Taiwan wants to prove that it is serious about defence
Its incoming president, Lai Ching-te, will face new challenges
THE LESSON drawn from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is obvious to Taiwanese officials: if you want the world to help in your struggle against an overbearing neighbour, you must first fight back fiercely yourselves. Taiwan’s outgoing president, Tsai Ing-wen, has long seemed to understand as much. She has overhauled the island’s approach to defence since coming to office in 2016.
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This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “Self help”
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