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Taiwan's president reaffirmed sovereignty defense amid China's large-scale military drills, escalating tensions.
Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, reaffirmed the island's commitment to defending its sovereignty in a New Year's address amid heightened tensions with China, following large-scale Chinese military drills known as "Justice Mission 2025," which included launching rockets toward Taiwan and deploying warships and aircraft nearby.
Lai emphasized national defense, societal resilience, and deterrence, proposing a $40 billion increase in defense spending over eight years, though the plan has yet to be approved by the opposition-controlled parliament.
He emphasized Taiwan's readiness for a peaceful, equal dialogue with China if Beijing recognizes its democratic identity.
China condemned the drills as necessary for combat readiness and intended to deter outside intervention, especially in light of a $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
The exercises disrupted domestic flights and prompted Taiwan's military response, while Western nations expressed concerns about regional stability.
El presidente de Taiwán reafirmó la defensa de la soberanía en medio de los ejercicios militares a gran escala de China, intensificando las tensiones.