Taipei Times
Date: Jun 27, 2015
By: Staff writer, with CNA
Despite the easing of tensions across the Taiwan Strait in recent years, Taiwan’s
Minister of National Defense Kao Kuang-chi, left, shakes hands with military personnel who received promotions at a ceremony in Taipei yesterday. Photo: Wang Min-wei, Taipei Times
security cannot depend on the goodwill of China, Minister of National Defense Kao Kuang-chi (高廣圻) said yesterday, adding that the Taiwanese military must remain on guard.
“Although cross-strait ties have improved, it doesn’t mean that our security can depend on goodwill extended by others,” Kao said at a military personnel promotion ceremony.
The Taiwanese military must maintain its efforts to be combat-ready to ensure the security of the nation and peace across the Strait, he said, calling on the military to “stay highly vigilant.”
A strong national defense is a staunch backing for Taiwan to engage with China and is key to maintaining peace and stability across the strait and in the region, Kao said. [FULL STORY]
