TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: A kid holding a Taiwan flag, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: People walk past a street with Taiwan flags hung onto street lamps, during the National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese Army soldiers perform during the National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: A woman wearing a wig that features the colours of a Taiwanese flags during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: A lady holding a Taiwan flag poses for pictures, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: People holding Taiwan flags pose for photos, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese Air Force fighter jets fly above the Presidential Palace, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese Air Force fighter jets fly above the Presidential Palace, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese honour guards perform during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese honour guards perform during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese honour guards perform during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Dancers dressed in inflatable costumes imitating Taiwan military personnel perform, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: People take pictures of the Taiwanese Air Force conducting a flyby over Taipei during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese Air Force helicopters with a national flag conduct a flyby over Taipei during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese Air Force helicopters with a national flag conduct a flyby over Taipei during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese Air Force helicopters with a national flag conduct a flyby over Taipei during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) proceeds to the stage with First Lady Wu Mei-ju during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) waves as he delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) waves as he delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) waves as he delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) waves as he delivers a speech, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te), left, and the President of the Legislative Yuan Han Kuo-yu, right, react to athletes during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) reacts to athletes during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) (Center) reacts to athletes during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: People take photos of the Taiwanese Air Force conducting a flyby performance, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) (2nd-L), President of the Legislative Yuan Han Kuo-yu (1st-R) and Taiwanese Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim (2nd-R) react to athletes, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) (Left), President of the Legislative Yuan Han Kuo-yu (Center) and Taiwanese Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim react to athletes, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - OCTOBER 10: Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) (Left) and President of the Legislative Yuan Han Kuo-yu (Right) react to athletes, during the Taiwan National Day celebrations, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2024. The National Day celebrations, known as the "double-ten” locally, come at a time of heightening tensions between China and Taiwan as Beijing increasing its military presence in and around the Taiwan Strait with warships, fighter jets and live-fire exercises. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )