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Taiwan President Tells Military Cadets to Be Ready to Defend Island’s Sovereignty

‘Only with sovereignty can there be a country, and only with Taiwan can there be the Republic of China,’ Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said.
Taiwan President Tells Military Cadets to Be Ready to Defend Island’s Sovereignty
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks at the Republic of China Military Academy during the academy's 100th anniversary ceremony in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on June 16, 2024. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said the island’s military must know who they are fighting against and not succumb to defeatism, saying that defending the island’s sovereignty will ensure Taiwan’s existence as a country.

Mr. Lai, who was sworn into office in May, presided over a military parade in the southern Taiwanese port city of Kaohsiung on June 16, an event marking the centennial celebration of Taiwan’s top military school, the Republic of China (ROC) Military Academy. The Republic of China is Taiwan’s official name.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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