President Lai Ching-te visited military bases in eastern Taiwan on Tuesday to inspect troops and bolster morale ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. The visit included observing an anti-invasion drill and addressing soldiers about Taiwan’s commitment to defending democracy and maintaining peace in the face of escalating regional tensions.
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