epaselect epa12443718 A Taiwanese honor guard takes part in a parade during Taiwan's National Day celebrations outside the Presidential Palace in Taipei, Taiwan, 10 October 2025. Taiwan's National day, also known as Double Ten Day, is celebrated annually on 10 October. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

epa12443784 Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) speaks during Taiwan's National Day celebrations outside the Presidential office building in Taipei, Taiwan, 10 October 2025. Taiwan's National day, also known as Double Ten Day, is celebrated annually on 10 October. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

epa12443783 Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) speaks during Taiwan's National Day celebrations outside the Presidential office building in Taipei, Taiwan, 10 October 2025. Taiwan's National day, also known as Double Ten Day, is celebrated annually on 10 October. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

epa12443782 Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) speaks during Taiwan's National Day celebrations outside the Presidential office building in Taipei, Taiwan, 10 October 2025. Taiwan's National day, also known as Double Ten Day, is celebrated annually on 10 October. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

epa12443781 Taiwanese President William Lai (Lai Ching-te) speaks during Taiwan's National Day celebrations outside the Presidential office building in Taipei, Taiwan, 10 October 2025. Taiwan's National day, also known as Double Ten Day, is celebrated annually on 10 October. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO