Taiwan won’t give up freedom, Lai says; Beijing slams ‘ulterior motives’

Market Mastery Webinar by Vishal Malkan Find the weak links in your portfolio by Vishal Malkan Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, and there must be respect for the right of Taiwan’s people to exist, President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday in a National Day speech, adding that boosting defences is not a provocation. Beijing quickly denounced the speech, saying it “distorts the truth” and reveals “ulterior motives.” Democratically governed Taiwan has faced increased military and political pressure from China, which views the island as its own territory over the strong objections of the government in…