Taiwan President Admits In An Interview That Her Government Has Never Ruled Out The Possibility Of A Chinese Invasion

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen speaks during the end-of-year news conference in Taipei, Taiwan December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Fabian Hamacher/Files

Taiwan News: Taiwan President says government never rules out possibility of Chinese invasion

President Tsai told TV interview about her cross-strait policy and the response to growing Chinese pressure

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said in an interview on Monday evening that the government never ruled out the possibility of a Chinese invasion but emphasized one “should not underestimate the determination of the president” to maintain cross-strait peace and stability.

During her first television interview since taking office in May 2016, President Tsai talked about her cross-strait policy and the response to the growing pressure from China in the military aspect as well as many others.

“The government never ruled out the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan,” said the president plainly.

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WNU Editor: On a side note .... Asia is wondering if Trump will defend Taiwan (Benny Avni, NYPost).

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