Taiwan President’s New Year’s Speech Stresses Importance of Boosting Defense
Welcoming 2026, the presidents of Taiwan and China both delivered New Year's speeches, but they struck sharply contrasting tones on cross-strait relations.
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02:51Taiwan President’s New Year’s Speech Stresses Importance of Boosting Defense
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