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Taiwan president offers peace with China but says island must strengthen defenses
- On May 20, 2025, as he completed one year as Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te emphasized his openness to engaging in talks with China on equal terms while simultaneously enhancing the island’s defense measures in response to rising military pressures.
- This declaration followed months of intensified Chinese military drills near Taiwan, including the recent 'Strait Thunder-2025A' exercises, which Beijing uses to assert sovereignty claims and intimidate the island.
- Lai emphasized Taiwan's commitment to peace, stating, "peace is priceless and war has no winners," and outlined plans for a sovereign wealth fund to enhance economic resilience amid US trade pressures and domestic political challenges.
- Taiwan's president noted the need to prepare for war to prevent conflict, promising to strengthen defense through foreign arms procurement, domestic production, and cooperation with international allies to maintain deterrence.
- The address highlighted ongoing domestic tensions with opposition parties, a falling approval rating near 46%, and the government's intent to foster political cooperation while navigating geopolitical uncertainty and trade negotiations with the US.
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