Taiwan Declares Peace: Defense Minister Affirms No War with China
Date: June 17, 2024 TAIPEI — In a bid to ease regional tensions, Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo declared today that Taiwan is not seeking war with Beijing. Instead, Taiwan aims to build up a robust defensive capability to deter any attempts by China to capture the island. "Taiwan is committed to peace and stability in the region," Koo stated. "Our policy is to establish a multi-level deterrence capability, making it increasingly difficult for China to achieve its objectives." Taiwan, which is democratically governed, has faced heightened military and political pressure from Beijing, which views the island as part of…