Giant Taiwan flag flies from helicopter for national day, defying Beijing — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/giant-taiwan-flag-flies-from-helicopter-for-national-day-defying-beijingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Taiwan Flies Giant Flag for National Day as President Vows Defenseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/giant-taiwan-flag-flies-from-helicopter-for-national-day-defying-beijinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/giant-taiwan-flag-flies-from-helicopter-for-national-day-defying-beijing#u119505Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:51:53 +0000Taiwan marked its national day by flying a 12m by 18m flag beneath a US-made Chinook helicopter over Taipei, defying international display bans driven by Beijing. During the celebrations, President Lai Ching-te delivered a speech stating that the island cherishes peace but will not surrender its freedom. Lai urged Indo-Pacific democracies to unite following a recent Trump-Xi summit to maintain regional stability. Additionally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that 228 foreign guests attended the Republic of China National Day events in Taipei.Why it mattersThe aerial display of the ma