Taiwan's Lai vows to 'resist annexation'

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 11, 2024 12:13 am

TAIPEI — Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te vowed on Thursday to 'resist annexation,' as China exerts growing military and political pressure on the self-ruled island it claims as part of its territory.

China has not ruled out using force to bring the democratic island under its control, which Lai and his government oppose.

READY FOR RESISTANCE Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te waves at the podium during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Office Building in the capital Taipei on Oct. 10, 2024. AP PHOTO

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