TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats, saying in a New Year’s address on Wednesday that Taiwan was a crucial part of the “line of defense of democracy” globally.. China claims Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy, is part of its territory and has vowed to annex the island by force if ... More @Wikipedia
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