“The Republic of China has always been a sovereign and independent state, as well as a force for peace and stability in the Asia Pacific,” the ministry said in a statement. “The nation’s armed forces do not seek or fear war.”Other nations that believe in freedom, democracy and human rights will find Taiwan a willing friend and ally for the mutual effort to uphold regional peace and stability, the ministry added. China must be and will be reunified.”Wei’s comments also drew a rebuke yesterday from Democratic Progressive Party spokesman Chou Chiang-chieh (周江杰). China sees Taiwan as a threat to its domestic totalitarian order, but Beijing’s behavior has made a mockery of its talk of a“peaceful rise,” Chou said. Additional reporting by Yang Chun-hui

Source: Taipei Times June 03, 2019 15:56 UTC