president lei ching-deh said, "if we accept the principle of one china, taiwan will be extinguished."

Taiwan's pro-U.S. and independent President Lei Ching-deh emphasized that if Taiwan accepts the "one China" principle, Taiwan will eventually be extinguished.

Taiwan's local media reported that President Lai made the remarks at an event held at the presidential office yesterday (23rd).

He then refuted some opinions that a peace treaty should be signed with China and said he was "not sure about the peace treaty with China."President

Lai said that by strengthening defense capabilities, Taiwan can be prevented and peace can be achieved, and that he is never trying to restore or wage war on mainland China.