Taiwan's president marks WWII end, challenging China's narrative amid rising tensions.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will commemorate the end of WWII in Europe for the first time, highlighting the need to defeat aggression. This comes amid increased military pressure from China. Taiwan aims to use the event to rally support against aggression from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and to assert a historical narrative that contrasts with China's view. The event is sensitive due to historical roles in WWII.