Ma promotes reconciliation but stresses military preparedness

President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) on Tuesday marked the 60th anniversary of a battle across the Taiwan Strait, stressing that reconciliation with China is a top priority, but Taiwan must maintain its military preparedness nonetheless.

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