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Taiwan’s Resolve at Kinmen Frontline | US News
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te made a powerful visit to Kinmen, marking the 68th anniversary of the 1958 battle that ignited the second Taiwan Strait crisis — a pivotal moment when Chinese forces bombarded the islands for over a month, only to be repelled by Taiwan’s defenders backed by the U.S. Lai declared that peace is won through strength, not luck, and vowed no inch of territory will be surrendered. With defense spending set to hit a record $30 billion, Taiwan is doubling down on military readiness amid escalating Chinese pressure, including recent coast guard incursions near Kinmen. He…
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