Dhaka, March 15 -- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Thursday called for tougher measures to counter increased infiltration efforts and espionage by China.At a press briefing after meeting with senior security officials, Lai accused Beijing of trying to "absorb" Taiwan and undermine the island's independence."They (China) are carrying out activities such as division, destruction, and subversion from within us," Lai said in remarks that were broadcast live from the presidential office.Taipei accuses Beijing of increasing pressure on the island to buckle to China's claim of sovereignty.China has in recent years stepped up military drills in and around the Taiwan Strait which divides the island from the mainland, imposed trade sanctions and...