Civic Groups Hold 'True Peace, We Need Defense' March, Citizens Support Strengthening Defense
On May 23, civic groups in Taiwan held a 'True Peace, We Need Defense' march in Taipei. Approximately 8,000 people participated, calling for increased military spending, stronger defense capabilities, and the rejection of annexation by China.
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The 'True Peace, We Need Defense' march, initiated by the Taiwan Citizen Front and the Economic Democracy Union, took place this afternoon. Many citizens carried handmade signs to express their support for arms purchases, strengthening defense, and autonomous national defense. The march gathered at SOGO Fuxing Store, proceeded along Zhongxiao East Road, and arrived in front of the Bank of China Taipei Branch in Xinyi District around 5 PM. Organizers estimated about 8,000 participants. The march was divided into six groups, each with different demands, including drones, air defense missiles, rejecting the 'One China' annexation trap, defense capacity expansion, AI defense, and Taiwan-US joint development. Lai Chung-chiang of the Economic Democracy Union criticized the KMT for blocking defense budgets and called for their reinstatement. Human rights activist Lee Ming-che emphasized the importance of protecting Taiwan's democracy. The march was held on the 75th anniversary of the 1951 'Seventeen-Point Agreement' to highlight the importance of Taiwan's self-defense.
FAQ
What is the background of Taiwan's defense protest?
It is to advocate for strengthening defense capabilities against the threat from China.