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Taiwan holiday marked with call for freedom
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, in a speech marking the island's National Day on Saturday as tensions over Taiwan persist between the U.S. and China. Lai's speech soon drew Beijing's criticism, accusing him of disregarding facts and misleading the public.
Taiwan holiday marked with call for freedom
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, in a speech marking the island's National Day on Saturday as tensions over Taiwan persist between the U.S. and China. Lai's speech soon drew Beijing's criticism, accusing him of disregarding facts and misleading the public. Taiwan has faced growing military and political pressure from China, which views the island democracy as a breakaway province to be retaken by force if necessary.
Taïwan ne renoncera pas à sa liberté, affirme son président lors de la Fête nationale
Le président taïwanais Lai Ching-te a déclaré que Taïwan chérissait la paix, mais ne renoncerait pas à sa liberté, dans un discours prononcé samedi à l'occasion de la fête nationale de l'île, alors que les tensions entre les États-Unis et la Chine au sujet de Taïwan persistent. Le discours de M. Lai a rapidement suscité les critiques de Pékin, qui l'a accusé de faire fi des faits et d'induire le public en erreur.
Taiwan's Lai says Taiwan will not give up its freedom in National Day speech
By JOHNSON LAI and KANIS LEUNG - Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, in a speech marking the island's National Day on Saturday as it remains a source of tensions between the U.S. and China. Lai's speech soon drew Beijing's criticism, accusing him of disregarding facts and misleading the public. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech
Posted 10/10/26 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says the island welcomes dialogue between China and the U.S. to manage competition but emphasized the need for Indo-Pacific democracies to help preserve regional … This item is available in full to subscribers. Username or Email address Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.
Taiwan's Lai says Taiwan will not give up its freedom in National Day speech
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, in a speech marking the island’s National Day on Saturday as tensions over Taiwan persist between the U.S. and China. Lai's speech soon drew Beijing's criticism, accusing him of disregarding facts and misleading the public.
Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on democracies in the Indo-Pacific to “join forces” to maintain regional stability in a speech marking the island's National Day on Saturday, as the territory remains a source of tensions between the U.S. and China. He also said Taiwan welcomed dialogue between China and the U.S. to manage their competition and reduce the risk of conflict and war but pointed out that maintaining peace requires a correct understanding of history.
Taiwan’s Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech
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Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on democracies in the Indo-Pacific to “join forces” to maintain regional stability in a speech marking the island ’s National Day on Saturday, as the territory remains a source of tensions between the U.S. and China. He also said the island welcomed dialogue between China and the U.S. to manage their competition and reduce the risk of conflict and war but pointed out that maintaining peace requires a correct understanding of history.
Taiwan’s Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech
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Taiwan’s Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on democracies in the Indo-Pacific to “join forces” to maintain regional stability in a speech marking the island’s National Day on Saturday, as the territory remains a source of tensions between the U.S. and China. He also said Taiwan welcomed dialogue between China and the U.S. to manage their competition and reduce the risk of conflict and war but pointed out that maintaining peace requires a correct understanding of history.
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