Taiwan’s president described Beijing as a ‘foreign adversary’ that is exploiting democracy to sow division, create unrest and destabilize the island.

Taipei: Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said Thursday tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defences. Lai cited a range of recent incidents involving China that fall into a “gray area” of psychological warfare short of open armed conflict.

He added that tougher measures are needed to counter Chinese efforts to weaken the island’s defences, citing recent incidents that fall into a “grey area” of psychological w

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has called for stronger measures against Chinese infiltration and psychological warfare aimed at undermining the island's defenses. He highlighted recent incidents of espionage,