Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has thanked the United States for supporting the island’s defenses and said Taiwan will not bow to external pressure.
He made the comments in a pre-recorded English video message to the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on Tuesday.
The remarks come ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14–15, where Taiwan is expected to be discussed.
“I would like to thank the United States for helping us strengthen our defence capabilities as part of its unwavering commitment to security,” Lai said, according to the transcript on the Office of the President website….
Taiwan President Thanks US for Defense Support Amid China Pressure
