Taiwan must protect its sovereignty, know its own history, president says

FILE - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te attends a graduation ceremony of military academies in Taipei, Taiwan, June 27, 2024.

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty and know its own culture and history, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, rejecting what he said was the previous mistaken belief the island could serve as a base to "retake" China.