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The News Lens
Date: 2018/08/23
By: International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT)
President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Wednesday that China is attempting to
Credit: Reuters / TPG
erode public morale here in Taiwan as it seeks to influence the political situation and the outcome of November’s local elections.
Speaking at a Democratic Progressive Party Central Advisory Committee meeting, Tsai also warned that China is expected to come up with more tactics to bully Taiwan ahead of the elections.
According to Tsai, the government is continuing to assess all possible scenarios and is ready to take on any challenges in order to protect Taiwan’s sovereignty and democratic values.
Tsai also said China has stepped up its suppression efforts because Taiwan’s relations with other major countries have made sustainable progress. [FULL STORY]