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Taiwan's president vows to defend sovereignty after China drills

By AFP | 3mos ago

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech during National Day celebrations at the Presidential Palace in Taipei on October 10, 2025. [AFP]

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed on Thursday to defend the democratic island's sovereignty in a New Year's speech, after China carried out military drills.

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