Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said cross-strait security and reinforcing the island’s position in the global supply chain will be key priorities for her final year in office, as she lays a path for her deputy to succeed her.
“It’s the global consensus that the Taiwan Strait issue must be resolved peacefully,” Tsai told a news briefing in Taipei on Saturday. “War is not an option.” She reiterated a commitment to resolve differences with China through dialogue and by promoting orderly exchanges.
Tsai pledged that even as companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company boost foreign investment, the island will maintain its research and development capacity and advanced technology to ensure its advantages.
