Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen pledged on Tuesday to bolster the island’s military but added it will not “seek war” amid tensions with its biggest rival China. Taiwan is committed to build its own military jets and submarines, and should be prepared for increasing cybersecurity and espionage risks, she said. “Although we are strengthening our military capabilities, we do not seek war,” she said. China has repeatedly said Tsai must acknowledge both sides are part of “one China” for dialogue to resume, but the Taiwan leader has refused to do so. Beijing sees any calls for Taiwan independence as a challenge to its power, even though the island today is a thriving democracy.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 10, 2017 10:18 UTC