Taiwan Leader Calls for Stronger Defense, Accuses China of Changing Status Quo

Taiwan's top administrative official Lai Ching-te has called for stronger defense capabilities while accusing China of seeking to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait region.

In remarks delivered during the day, Lai stressed the need to bolster the island's defensive capacity in the face of what he described as China's increasingly frequent activities.

China maintains a consistent position that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, and rejects any action said to be aimed at changing the status quo or threatening regional stability.

The situation in the Taiwan Strait has remained a flashpoint in regional relations, drawing close attention from the international community.