Taiwan premier reiterates nation’s determination to defend sovereignty

Taiwanese will never initiate a conflict but are determined to protect their country: Su Tseng-chang

Taiwan News
Date: 2020/10/25
By: Kelvin Chen, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

Premier Su Tseng-chang defends pork imports at Legislative Yuan Friday. (CNA photo)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — In reference to Xi Jinping's recent Korean War anniversary speech, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) on Sunday (Oct. 25) stated that Taiwanese will never initiate a conflict but are determined to protect their country.

On Friday, Xi stated that while Beijing desired peace it would not back down from a conflict.

While at the opening ceremony of a Sanxia District Farmer’s Association event, Su stated that when President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) delivered her National Day speech, she quoted Xi’s common slogans, hoping he will do what he promised: not to be hegemonic and not to disturb regional peace, CNA reported.    [FULL  STORY]

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