COMMEMORATION: Defense minister Yen said the national defense strategy emphasizes protecting forces, winning battles in near-sea areas and annihilating units on beachheads
Taipei Times
Date: Aug 24, 2018
By: Aaron Tu and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporter, with staff writer and CNA
Deterrence through military strength is the best hope for peace and the
Minister of National Defense Yen De-fa yesterday presents a wreath at a memorial for the 823 Artillery Bombardment in Kinmen. Photo: Huang Yao-cheng, Taipei Times
armed forces will show the public their raison d’etre through their unshakable determination to defend the nation, Minister of National Defense Yen De-fa (嚴德發) said yesterday.
Yen made the remarks in a speech commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, a protracted artillery duel between Republic of China and Chinese communist forces from Aug. 23 to Sept. 22, 1958, known in Taiwan as the 823 Artillery Bombardment.
The commemoration was attended by active and retired generals, Kimen County Government functionaries and Veteran Affairs Council officials.
Highlighting the Chinese military threat and the necessity of maintaining a military that can mount a credible deterrence, Yen said: “Security lies only in strength; if you want peace, prepare for war.” [FULL STORY]
