Taiwan will not bow down to China, says president
Al Jazeera
Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan will boost its defences to ensure no one can force it to accept China’s demands.
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen says her people will not down to pressure from China and pledged will continue to bolster the island’s defences in order to protect its democratic way of life.
Tsai’s strong riposte on Sunday comes a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping promised again to realise “peaceful reunification” with the self-ruled territory.
Under Xi, Beijing has stepped up military and political pressure on Taiwan to accept its rule.
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