Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is expected to give a speech on Monday pledging to bolster the island's “national defense combat power.'
Taiwan Consul General James J.K. Lee tells Eric Shawn what his government is doing to defend the island nation from increasing belligerence from Beijing.is expected to pledge to bolster the country's"national defense combat power" and"morale of the people" during a speech that she's giving on Monday amid increased tensions with China.
The speech, which will be held outside the presidential office located in central Taipei, Ing-wen will also state that"democratic resilience" is a key to the protection of Taiwan. The president will also say that the country needs to stay"closely" connected with democratic allies in addition to the strengthening of international relationships.
Speaker of the U.S. House Of Representatives Nancy Pelosi , left, greets Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, right, at the president's office on August 03, 2022 in Taipei, Taiwan.
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