"Taiwan stands increasingly on the front lines of freedom and democracy," says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, as Beijing clamps down on Hong Kong and ramps up military activities in the region.

In a video speech to an Australian think tank, Tsai called for like-minded countries to protect Taiwan, pitching the self-ruled democracy as a dependable ally to western governments. Full story: https://rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-front-lines-of-freedom-after-hong-kong-crackdown