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Taiwan wants peace and talks with China but must strengthen defences: president

 Published: 11:14, 20 May 2025

Taiwan wants peace and talks with China but must strengthen defences: president

Taiwan wants peace and dialogue with China as war has no winners, but the government must continue to strengthen the island's defences, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday as he completed one year in office.

China calls Lai a "separatist" and has rebuffed his multiple offers for talks. Lai rejects China's sovereignty claims over the democratic and separately governed island, saying only Taiwan's people can decide their future.

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