Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/04/10
By: Shih Hsiu-chuan

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) Taiwan is not a small country at the mercy of other countries but

President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文, CNA file photo)

one endowed with formidable economic and military strength, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Tuesday, as she sought to allay fears that Taiwan could become a pawn in the politics of global powers.

In a pre-recorded interview with Era News that aired Tuesday night, Tsai said young people, especially from foreign countries, often ask her questions that reflect their concern Taiwan could be used as a “pawn” by the global powers.

“This is my answer to them: Do not underestimate Taiwan. With a population of 23 million, Taiwan is not a small country, while the economic and military might Taiwan has developed also make it a country with considerable strength,” Tsai said.  [FULL  STORY]