China-Taiwan tensions: We will not bow to Beijing pressure, says leader
China-Taiwan tensions: We will not bow to Beijing pressure, says leader
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Published October 10, 2021
President Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan will not bow to pressure from China and will continue its democratic way of life, as tensions over the island continue.
“The more we achieve, the greater the pressure we face from China,” Ms Tsai said.
Her speech on Taiwan’s National Day came after China’s President Xi Jinping vowed to “fulfil reunification”.
Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state, while China views it as a breakaway province.
