Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen vows to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in the face of increased military pressure from China, saying that “war is not an option”
Beijing has said any move by Taiwan towards a formal declaration of independence would prompt a military response. / Photo: Reuters
"In the face of China's civil attacks and military threats, the people of Taiwan are calm and not aggressive, rational and not provocative," she said on Saturday, marking the seventh anniversary of her governance.
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