Taiwan's Concerns: From Invasion Threats to Learning from Ukraine

Taiwan faces external and internal challenges, including rising tensions with mainland China and economic disruptions. To maintain peace and stability, Taiwan's leader emphasizes proactive pragmatism, a strong military for deterrence, and constructive dialogue with Beijing. Taiwan aims to build effective deterrence against potential aggression, enhance cooperation with partners and allies, and establish an early warning system for gray zone tactics. The leader also advocates for maintaining the delicate equilibrium in cross-strait relations, upholding Taiwan's democratic system, and opposing both independence and unification under "one country, two systems." Taiwan seeks to strengthen relations with the United States and other like-minded countries, participate meaningfully in international organizations, and contribute to regional order and democratic values. Additionally, Taiwan focuses on building resilience in energy security, supply chains, cybersecurity, and addressing domestic challenges such as declining birth rates and a shrinking labor force.