Beijing seeks ‘elimination’ of Taiwan – Taipei’s new president

Lai Ching-te has told military cadets that the mainland views annexation of the self-governing island as a national cause

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has warned future military officers that Beijing will stop at nothing to take control of their self-governing island.

Speaking at Taiwan’s top military academy on Sunday in Kaohsiung, Lai said cadets must understand the threats they face from mainland’s forces. Known as the Republic of China (ROC)...