Taiwanese President Tsai In Wen has stated that China's danger to Taiwan is becoming more serious by the day. He also acknowledged that US forces are stationed in Taiwan. In an interview with CNN, Taiwan's president stated that Taiwan wishes to spread democratic ideas around the world. However, he believes that if China puts pressure on the US, it will come out. "The country's 23 million people want to safeguard their democracy and enjoy the freedom they deserve," he stated. If we don't succeed, we'll have to fight for our rights."