Taiwan's Lai sees China's rise as biggest challenge

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 17, 2024 12:29 am

KAOHSIUNG — Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te told cadets of the island's military academy on Sunday that their biggest challenge was 'the strong rise of China,' which he said regards the 'elimination' of the self-ruled island as a national cause.

Speaking Sunday at the centennial anniversary of the founding of Taiwan's Whampoa military academy, Lai said teachers and cadets must recognize 'the challenges and missions of the new era.'

FACING THE CHALLENGE Cadets from the Republic of China Military Academy march during the academy’s 100th anniversary ceremony in Kaohsiung on June 16, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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