Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said “there should be absolutely no illusions” about the willingness of Taiwanese people to stand up to Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan days after China’s People’s Liberation Army sent a record 56 bombers and other aircraft onTaiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen answered in a speech the following day, saying Taiwanese people would not bow to Chinese pressure.
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