Taiwan tensionsTaiwan's Lai vows to curb infiltration by 'foreign hostile force' China
President tightens scrutiny of travel and residency to deter 'annexation'
Taiwan is going on heightened alert for what its president described as growing attempts at infiltration by China. © Reuters
LAULY LI and CHENG TING-FANG
March 13, 2025 17:27 JST
Updated on March 13, 2025 18:13 JST
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Thursday said his administration will tighten regulations on trade with and travel to China, as well as on Chinese nationals seeking residency in Taiwan, pushing back against what he described as mounting infiltration by Beijing.