Taiwan's leader has pledged to preserve the status quo in cross-strait relations with mainland China © Taiwan Presidential Office/Handout/REUTERS
DW: Taiwan's President Tsai says 'war not an option'
On the seventh anniversary of her presidential term, President Tsai Ing-wen said she would maintain peace amid rising tensions with China. Taiwan is headed for a presidential election next year.
President Tsai Ing-wen made a firm commitment Saturday to uphold the current state of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, amid rising tensions with China.
"In the face of China's civil attacks and military threats, the people of Taiwan are calm and not aggressive, rational and not provocative," she said during a speech in the presidential office in Taipei, commemorating her seventh year in office.
"War is not an option, and neither party can unilaterally change the status quo in a non-peaceful manner," she added.
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Update #1: 'War is not an option', Taiwan president says amid China tensions (Reuters)
Update #2: Taiwan president vows to keep 'status quo' on cross-strait relations (AFP)
WNU Editor: As I always enjoy saying. You may not want war, but war wants you.
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ReplyDelete"War is not an option, and neither party can unilaterally change the status quo in a non-peaceful manner," she added.
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