English News - NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN
Oct 10, 2026 · 10 min · 9 segments
NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 04:30 (JST), October 11
Ross MiharaHost
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has underscored the need for Taiwan to strengthen its defense capabilities amid mounting pressure from China.
China continues to apply pressure on Taiwan through military and gray zone activities in an attempt to alter the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.

He expressed his intention to develop Taiwan's domestic industries such as semiconductors and to transform these strengths into the power to protect itself.

Referring to high-level talks, including summits between the United States and China, Lai said he welcomed the two countries managing their rivalry through dialogue.

Lai called on democracies in the Indo-Pacific to join forces to ensure that the status quo of peace and stability in the region is not changed.

Lai stressed that Taiwan cherishes peace, but that it will not give up its freedom.

He also emphasized his resolve to safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan straint- strait and the wider Indo-Pacific region through resolute and responsible actions.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has underscored the need for Taiwan to strengthen its defense capabilities amid mounting pressure from China.
China continues to apply pressure on Taiwan through military and gray zone activities in an attempt to alter the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.

He expressed his intention to develop Taiwan's domestic industries such as semiconductors and to transform these strengths into the power to protect itself.

Referring to high-level talks, including summits between the United States and China, Lai said he welcomed the two countries managing their rivalry through dialogue.

Lai called on democracies in the Indo-Pacific to join forces to ensure that the status quo of peace and stability in the region is not changed.

Lai stressed that Taiwan cherishes peace, but that it will not give up its freedom.

He also emphasized his resolve to safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan straint- strait and the wider Indo-Pacific region through resolute and responsible actions.
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