Taiwan President Lai Ching-te: Taiwan cherishes peace, but will not give up freedom; Taiwan is willing to engage in exchanges, but will not be disrespectful. Taiwan is determined not to let authoritarianism erode democracy or fear replace freedom, and maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te: Taiwan cherishes peace, but will not give up freedom; Taiwan is willing to engage in exchanges, but will not be disrespectful. Taiwan is determined not to let authoritarianism erode democracy or fear replace freedom, and maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific.