Taiwan Tensions: President Lai Ching-te Accuses China of Stirring Chaos

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, in his upcoming national day speech, accuses China of causing chaos. Lai emphasizes Taiwan's complex situation and China's military harassment. The speech might prompt Chinese military drills, escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Lai upholds peace yet rejects China's territorial claims.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will accuse China of instigating chaos through various means in his national day speech, amid increased Chinese warplane activity. Lai, regarded by China as a 'separatist,' asserts that Taiwan faces a complex situation due to ongoing military and psychological provocations from China.

According to speech outlines, Lai will highlight China's continuous attempts to undermine Taiwan's international space and pledge to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait. The speech is expected to be met with military drills from China, aimed at pressuring Taiwan to accept China's sovereignty claims.

In conjunction with military maneuvers, Chinese forces have been conducting joint combat readiness patrols around Taiwan. The tensions are further fueled by U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, which China staunchly opposes, equating Taiwan's arming with a push for independence and potential war.

(With inputs from agencies.)