In a historic speech, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te likened Taiwan's current predicament under China's military pressure to the challenges that European democracies faced before World War II. Emphasizing the importance of unity among freedom-loving nations, Lai expressed the need for collective action against rising authoritarianism. Marking the first official commemoration of the end of World War II in Taiwan, the speech included references to historical events and drew on the lessons of past conflicts, particularly cautioning against the dangers of appeasement, which can embolden aggressors like China.
Lai Ching-te likened Taiwan's struggle to that of European democracies during the 1930s, urging unity against authoritarianism amid Taiwan's rising tensions with China.
In a historic move, Taiwan commemorated the end of World War II, with Lai emphasizing the lessons of past conflicts and the dangers of appeasement.
Lai's emphasis on fighting against totalitarian regimes highlights Taiwan's ongoing struggles against China's military pressure, drawing parallels to the global fight against fascism.
During the commemoration, Lai stated, 'The experience of World War II teaches us that appeasement only fuels the ambitions of aggressors,' underlining Taiwan's stance.
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