Democratic Taiwan Must Not Become 'China's Taiwan', President Says Taiwanese President Lai Ching te has warned that his country must not become "China's Taiwan", emphasizing the importance of maintaining its sovereignty and democratic identity in the face of increasing pressure from Beijing.
For decades, Taiwan has navigated a delicate balance between asserting its independence and avoiding provoking China into further aggression.
The situation has been complicated by China's attempts to redefine the status quo through legislation such as its ethnic unity law, which is seen as a thinly veiled attempt to assert Beijing's jurisdiction over the island.