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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has said Israel is a model for Taiwan to learn about strengthening its defences.

Citing the Biblical story of David versus Goliath for the need to stand up to authoritarianism, Lai said: “"The Taiwanese people often look to the example of the Jewish people when facing challenges to our international standing and threats to our sovereignty from China. The people of Taiwan have never become discouraged."

During a Monday night dinner in Taiwan of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Lai said that Jewish people have suffered constant persecution over their history.

Reuters quoted Lai as saying that appeasement has never been the way to stop authoritarian governments, and the concept of peace through strength is a maxim that Isr

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