Commentary
The following is an excerpt from a speech given by Ambassador Harry Tseng, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada, at a reception marking Taiwan’s 114th National Day, observed on Oct. 10, at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa on Oct. 7, 2025.
I am sure many of you would agree that 2025 has been quite an unusually eventful year. As I look back, a few thoughts came to my mind, and I would like to share some of my reflections.
First, this year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. While many countries are reflecting on the past and reaffirming their commitments to peace in different ways, China chose to commemorate the occasion with a grand military parade, showcasing its military might under the banner of victory in the anti-fascist war….