One year after his election, the president of the TaiwanLai Ching, said today (20.05.2025) that his country is willing to chat with Chinahoweveris on alert for war to avoid warยป.
The 65 -year -old Lai Qing, a staunch supporter of Taiwan’s domination, stressed that his country is “willing” to talk to China in conditions that will ensure ‘equality and dignity’.
“Peace is invaluable and there can be no winner after a war,” the Taiwan president said, adding that “we cannot nourish illusions”, while pledging to continue “strengthening the means of our national defense”.
“We will work (…) actively with our international partners, hand in hand, in order to exercise deterrence, to prepare for war to avoid war, and to achieve the goal of peace,” he said.
After Lai took over his duties in 2024, the Beijing has conducted many large -scale gymnasiums around Taiwan. It is noted that China claims sovereignty in the Taiwan archipelago and has threatened to resort to violence to take control of.
At the same time, the Kuomidang party, The opposition in Taiwan described Lai as a “dictator” And he accused him of putting the archipelago on the way to war against Beijing.
For his part, the Democratic Progressive Party, from which Lai comes from, said that Quomidang is China’s instrument and undermines Taiwan’s security.
Today, President Lai said his government wants “to enhance the cooperation of political parties“And how his team, which has been tasked with national security issues, will begin to consult with the opposition at meetings on national security.
“We can exchange views honestly, discuss national affairs and work together to meet the country’s challenges,” Lai said.
Under pressure from the US, in order to convey its semiconductor production, which is necessary for a wide range of electronic devices, Taiwan will not put “all the eggs in the same basket”Lai still said today.