Taiwan’s President Calls for Unity Against CCP’s Aggression

‘The core value of democracy lies in achieving consensus despite differences,’ the Taiwanese president said.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivers an address to mark the first anniversary of his inauguration at the Presidential Office in Taipei on May 20, 2025. Cheng Yu-chen/AFP via Getty Images

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, has urged the people of Taiwan to unite in the face of escalating aggression and pressure from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), warning that Beijing’s multi-pronged infiltration and coercion threaten not only Taiwan’s sovereignty but also the foundation of its democracy.