Taiwan President urges party to resist China's 'red terror'

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called on his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members to stand united against what he termed China's "red terror." Speaking on Sunday, Lai stressed the critical need for cooperation to safeguard Taiwan's democracy and prevent its absorption into mainland China.

"I also hope that party comrades will step forward, unite as one, and jointly resist China's red terror," Lai stated. He delivered his remarks in Taiwanese Hokkien, a dialect distinct from Mandarin, which is the government's primary language. This choice of language underscored a commitment to Taiwan's unique cultural identity.

The president's strong stance reflects the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China. Beijing claims self-governing Taiwan as its own territory and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve unification. Lai's administration has consistently advocated for strengthening Taiwan's defense capabilities and international partnerships to maintain its de facto independence.

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I also hope that party comrades will step forward, unite as one, and jointly resist China's red terror.