TAIPEI -- Taiwan will remain a responsible actor while defending its sovereignty and democracy in the face of global conflicts and chaos, President Lai Ching-te said Thursday in a closely watched National Day speech.
"Taiwan is determined to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait to achieve global security and prosperity, and is also willing to work with China to respond to climate change, prevent infectious diseases, maintain regional security, pursue peace and common prosperity, and bring benefits to people on both sides" of the waterway, he said.
