Taipei, Dec 30, 2025 (AFP) - Taiwan leader vows not to 'escalate' conflict or 'provoke'

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2025-12-30

President Lai Ching-te vowed Tuesday that Taiwan would not be "escalating the conflict" or provoke disputes, as China kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around the self-ruled island. "We will act responsibly, without escalating the conflict or provoking disputes," Lai said in a Facebook post. aw/abs ...

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