Taiwan president vows to keep peace, says ‘war not an option’

TAIWANESE President Tsai Ing-wen vowed Saturday to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in the face of increased military pressure from China, saying that “war is not an option.” Under Tsai’s two terms as president, the self-ruled island has seen stepped-up warplanes and sea incursions from China — which claims Taiwan as its territory to be claimed one day, by force if necessary. Tsai — who rejects that Taiwan is a part of China — said that during her tenure, residents have shown the world “Taiwan’s determination to defend itself.” “In the face of China’s civil attacks and…