Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, says president

China says it is acting to protect its security and sovereignty, and has blamed the United States, Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier, for the current tensions. Tsai said that prosperity in the Indo-Pacific needs a peaceful, stable and transparent environment and there are many opportunities in the region. "But this also brings new tensions and systemic contradictions that could have a devastating effect on international security and the global economy if they are not handled carefully." Taiwan will work together with other regional countries to ensure stability, she added. "Taiwan is fully committed to collaborating with regional…