Former President Lee's farewell ceremony Chinese military aircraft repulsed by a visit to a senior U.S. official around Taiwan

Former Governor Lee's farewell ceremony September 19 19:35

The farewell ceremony for former President Lee Teng-hui, who died in July after making efforts to democratize Taiwan, was held, and in addition to President Tsai Ing-wen, senior U.S. government officials also attended to make the achievements of former President Lee. I was surprised.

On the other hand, China, which opposes the visit of senior US government officials to Taiwan, is strengthening its restraint by flying military aircraft over the middle line of the Taiwan Strait for two consecutive days.

Former President Lee Teng-hui's farewell ceremony was held at a university chapel in northern Taiwan on the 19th, and in addition to President Tsai Ing-wen and senior government officials, US Under Secretary of State Crack and Prime Minister Mori were in attendance. Did.

Among them, President Cai said, "We laid the foundation for democratization," and after praising former President Lee, "inheriting the results and continuing to establish Taiwan's independence, Taiwan's democracy. We have a responsibility to deepen our principles and freedoms. "

In addition, the message sent by former Prime Minister Abe was read on behalf of him, and he expressed his gratitude and respect, saying, "We have made a great contribution to the friendship between Japan and Taiwan, and the democracy and development of Taiwan."

Meanwhile, on the morning of the 19th, Taiwan's Ministry of Defense, including 19 Chinese fighter planes, flew in the "air defense identification zone" set by Taiwan, and some of them crossed the middle line of the Taiwan Strait to the Taiwan side. Announced that it has entered.

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has strongly accused it of being a "provocation", saying that Chinese military aircraft will fly across the middle line of the Taiwan Strait for the second consecutive day following the 18th.

China strongly opposes the farewell ceremony of former President Lee, who has sent the highest level of officials to the US State Department since its diplomatic relations with Taiwan 41 years ago to deepen its ties with Taiwan. We are strengthening our restraint.