Taiwan says no compromise on democracy after opposition's China peace overture

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen speaks during the news conference in Taipei, Taiwan January 5, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Hamacher

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will not accept any deal that destroys its sovereignty and democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday after the island's opposition KMT party said it could sign a peace deal with China if it wins a presidential election next year.

China claims self-ruled and proudly democratic Taiwan as its own and has vowed to bring the island, which it regards as sacred territory, under Beijing's control, by force if necessary.