Taiwan President Lai visits military base in southern Taiwan
epa12104686 Taiwanese military personnel setup metal and barbed wire barricades during an anti-landing drill inside a military base in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 16 May 2025. Lai visited military bases and thanked them for their efforts to safeguard the country. The visit takes place amidst increasing tensions with China, which is asserting its sovereignty over Taiwan. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO