Taiwan’s Vice President, Bi-khim Hsiao, announced on Friday that Taiwan will not provoke a confrontation with China amidst Beijing’s aggressive military posture towards the island nation.
Hsiao made the statement in Taipei, Taiwan, emphasizing that the government seeks to prevent conflict and is committed to self-defense strategies.
She urged Beijing to engage in communication based on parity and respect to ease tensions.
According to Hsiao, Taiwan has experienced a significant increase in actions by the Chinese Communist Party, which aim to infiltrate, sabotage, and divide Taiwan’s society.
The statement comes amid intelligence reports suggesting a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2027, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the two.
Hsiao serves under Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, following their election victory last year.
China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, has not responded to these comments.