Taiwan vows to safeguard sovereignty, bolster military defenses in 2026
Taiwan’s Lai vows to defend sovereignty after China’s ‘Justice Mission 2025’ drills
TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te pledged to “resolutely defend” the island’s sovereignty and accelerate its defense buildup after China fired rockets toward Taiwan and massed warships and aircraft nearby in sweeping “Justice Mission 2025” military drills.
In a New Year’s address delivered from the presidential office and broadcast live, Lai said the international community is watching to see whether Taiwanese people have the resolve to…