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Taiwan seeks 'peaceful coexistence' with China, president says
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TAIPEI, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Taiwan seeks “peaceful coexistence” with China with free and unrestricted interaction but the island will be democratic for generations to come, President Tsai Ing-wen said in her last national day speech on Tuesday.
Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has come under increasing military and political pressure from Beijing, including two major sets of Chinese war games near the island since August of last year, heightening fears of a conflict which would have global ramifications.
China’s foreign ministry responded to Tsai’s speech on Tuesday, calling the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities the “greatest threat” to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait for “seeking independence and provocation”.
The parade part of the event featured dancers, athletes just returned from the Asian Games in China’s Hangzhou where Taiwan won 19 gold medals, as well as soldiers marching in close formation.
A formation of five of Taiwan’s new advanced jet trainer, the AT-5 Brave Eagle, flew over the venue, underscoring Tsai’s efforts to boost domestic weapons development, that includes submarines.
In the face of China’s threats, Taiwan has been heartened by support from fellow democracies, especially the United States and its allies whose lawmakers and occasionally officials have flocked to Taipei, defying Chinese anger.
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