PoliticsLai Ching-te urges support for defense budget in spirit of 823 anti-communist defense of Taiwan

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te presided over a ceremony in Kinmen on Aug. 23 marking the 68th anniversary of the victory in the 823 Taiwan Strait battle. He honored troops who fought communist totalitarian aggression and said peace cannot be secured by sacrificing sovereignty or surrendering; strengthening and investing in defense is the only guarantee of peace.