China-Taiwan tensions: We will not bow to Beijing pressure, says leader

Tsai Ing-wen was speaking at Taiwan’s National Day celebrations in its capital Taipei

Taiwan will not bow to pressure from China and will defend its democratic way of life, President Tsai Ing-wen has said in a defiant speech amid heightened tensions over the island.

Her remarks on Taiwan’s National Day came after China’s President Xi Jinping vowed to “fulfil reunification”.

China denounced Ms Tsai’s speech, saying it “incited confrontation”.

Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state, while China views it as a breakaway province.

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