PoliticsTaiwan president to say stronger defences are not a 'provocation'

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will say in his national day speech that strengthening defences and spending more on the military are not a “provocation,” but reflect Taiwanese people's hope of preserving peace and freedom, an official said.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-09 10:35Original