Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-08-21

President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday called for national unity in the face of

President Tsai Ing-wen has called for national unity in the face of bullying tactics from China intended to attack Taiwan’s sovereignty. (Photo by CNA)

bullying tactics from China intended to attack Taiwan’s sovereignty.

The president was speaking after a break in diplomatic ties with El Salvador, which has announced it will form ties with Beijing. Tsai said putting pressure on Taiwan’s allies to break ties is one tactic used by Beijing. Others include conducting military drills intended to intimidate, and coercing foreign companies to refer to Taiwan as Chinese territory.

Tsai said Taiwan must stand united across political lines, where Beijing would seek to exploit division.    [FULL  STORY]