Taiwan's president vows to "resist annexation or encroachment"

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Thursday he remains resolved "to resist annexation or encroachment" on Taiwan's contested status as a sovereign entity as he made his first speech to mark the self-governed island's National Day since taking office in May.China "has no right to represent Taiwan," Lai said, as the two sides "are not subordinate to each other."Lai, however, said his Democratic Progressive Party government will continue to promote dialogue and exchanges between Taiwan and China as it seeks to "maintain the status quo" of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.His rem…READ FULL ARTICLE