Taiwan’s future cannot be decided by forces beyond its borders, nor can it be held hostage by fear, division or short-term gain, Lai said.
“Taiwan’s future must be determined together by our 23 million people,” he added. The past two years have not been easy, as a changing geopolitical landscape, growing authoritarianism, supply chain restructuring, climate change, energy transition and the rise of artificial intelligence have challenged Taiwan’s competitiveness and resilience, he said.