Are China and Taiwan heading for war?

President of self-governing island vows to defend freedom in wake of reports of China’s invasion plans

Taiwan fighter
Armed fighter in front of flag of the Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan
(Image credit: Getty Images)

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has sworn that her government will defend the self-governing island’s freedoms and democratic system, amid heightened tensions with China.

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