FREEDOM IS NOT CRIME, WILL PURSUE DEMOCRACY: TAIWAN

‘We will make Taiwan even better and show the world that democratic Taiwan has the courage to step out from the shadow of authoritarian China,' Tsai said.

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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday underlined the challenge that the island is facing to uphold its freedom and democracy amid constantly increasing military and diplomatic pressure from China.

In her New Year’s Day address, President Tsai said, “The pursuit of democracy and freedom is not a crime, and Taiwan’s position in support of Hong Kong will not change. Aside from showing our concern, we will cherish our own hard-earned freedom and democracy even more deeply.” “We will make Taiwan even better and show the world that democratic Taiwan has the courage to step out from the shadow of authoritarian China, and that we will not bow to pressure,” Tsai added.