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Chinese Taiwan President pledges to defend sovereignty

January 01, 2026 / 6:58 PM
Chinese Taiwan President pledges to defend sovereignty
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Sharjah 24 – AFP: In a New Year’s televised address, Chinese Taiwan President Lai Ching-te vowed on Thursday to firmly defend the island’s sovereignty in response to recent Chinese military exercises in the region.

“My position has always been clear: to steadfastly protect national sovereignty, bolster national defense and societal resilience, establish effective deterrence, and strengthen democratic defense mechanisms,” Lai said from the Presidential Office.

January 01, 2026 / 6:58 PM

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