President Tsai Ing-wen said Aug. 11 that the government is committed to defending Taiwan’s sovereignty and national security while holding the line of defense for democracy and freedom.
Amid the heightened military threat from China, Taiwan will neither escalate conflict nor instigate disputes, Tsai said, adding that the armed forces are prepared to respond to war without seeking or retreating from it.
Tsai made the remarks during a visit to the country’s Air Force Combatant Command in Taipei City.
According to Tsai, members of the military are faced with greater burden in the wake of China’s recent live-fire exercises. The people of Taiwan are united in their support for the country’s fighting men and women, she said.
Other high-profile participants included Wellington Koo, secretary-general of the National Security Council, and Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng.
Tsai also took the opportunity to thank the service members for their round-the-clock efforts to safeguard the country’s airspace and protect the public.(DL-E)
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