Taiwan marks 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by highlighting threats from China

Taiwan president marks World War Two anniversary, warning indulging aggressors only whets appetite for expansion

TAIPEI, May 8 — Taiwan and Europe face the same threat from authoritarianism, President Lai Ching-te said today, marking 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe and warning that indulging aggressors only whets their appetite for expansion. Taiwan has faced increased military pressure from China, including war games, as Beijing seeks to assert its sovereignty claims over the democratically-governed island, and has sought joint cause wit…

On 80th anniversary of VE Day, Taiwan and China battle over history - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, May 8 (CNA) Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday slammed a historical argument made by Xi Jinping (習近平) for China's sovereignty over Taiwan, calling it "deceptive" and "contrary to the facts."

Taiwan marks 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by highlighting threats from China

Taiwan marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day on Thursday by making broad comparisons between threats to European peace and aggression from China, whose leader Xi Jinping was in Russia for commemorations as Moscow continues its invasion of Ukraine.

Taiwan’s Lai Warns of New Totalitarian Threat in Victory in Europe Day Speech

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te warned that Taiwan and Europe are under threat from new totalitarian powers in a speech aimed at underscoring Taipei’s alignment with the West amid growing threats from China.

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China Restates Aversion To Taiwan’s Independence, Warns Of Consequences

The People‘s Republic of China has reaffirmed its aversion to the secessionist ambitions of some elements in the Taiwan region of China and their foreign backers. It has also warned of China’s response to any unilateral declaration of independence from the area. The Chief of Political Section of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Zhu Songbo, said this in his remarks at the Media Salon on the One-China Principle as the Bedrock of China—Nigeria Relat…