Make Taiwan safer, Lai urges troops

By Agence France-Presse

May 29, 2024 12:08 am

HUALIEN, Taiwan — Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te thanked troops on Tuesday after China held military exercises around the self-ruled island, as he urged them to help make it 'safer.'

Three days after Lai was sworn into office, warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan in drills China said were a test of its ability to seize the island it claims as part of its territory.

LENDING AN EAR Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te (left) listens to an army officer while inspecting military personnel at an air force base in eastern Hualien County on May 28, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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