Taiwan President Lai Ching-te

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te warns universities of risks in engaging with China

Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te on Thursday highlighted the importance of safeguarding Taiwan's democracy and academic independence, urging universities to…

2 months ago

President Lai warns against China’s escalating “United Front” tactics

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te urged the public to remain alert to China's growing "united front" strategies, which have intensified…

2 months ago

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te encourages local army garrisons in Taitung to safeguard national security

Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, paid a visit to Taitung on Tuesday to motivate and encourage the local army garrisons and…

3 months ago

Taiwan’s President blames China’s actions for blocking cross-strait dialogue

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te reiterated that his government is open to peaceful and respectful exchanges with China but emphasised that…

3 months ago

Taiwan President William Lai’s Pacific tour highlights efforts to counter China’s expansion

Taiwanese President William Lai's stopovers in Hawaii and Guam during his first overseas trip to Taiwan's Pacific diplomatic allies reflect…

4 months ago

Pelosi voices strong support for Taiwan’s global participation during call with Taiwan President Lai

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reiterated her unwavering support for Taiwan's inclusion in international organisations during a phone call…

4 months ago

Lai Ching-te’s stopovers in Hawaii, Guam indicate Taiwan-US alliance to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative, says expert

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's stopovers in Hawaii and Guam during his first overseas visit to Taiwan's Pacific diplomatic allies have…

4 months ago

China has no right to represent Taiwan: President Lai vows to resist “annexation or encroachment”

Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te, has in a veiled reference to China over its claim on the island, stated that…

6 months ago

Taiwan and Japan seek to strengthen cooperation, become force for peace in region

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te met with Ohashi Mitsuo, Chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, on August 27 to discuss strengthening…

8 months ago

Taiwan minister says its future must not depend on China’s goodwill

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council on Friday said that Taiwan's future should not rely on the goodwill of China's leaders, Taiwan-based…

9 months ago

‘Relations between Taiwan, US would only get better’, President Lai tells new US envoy

Describing US official, Raymond Greene as an "old friend of Taiwan, President Lai Ching Te said that the nation will…

9 months ago

‘Autocracy, not democracy is a crime’: Taiwan President on China’s death penalty threat for ‘diehard’ Taiwan independence advocates

Following China's threat to impose the death penalty on "diehard" advocates of Taiwan independence, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Monday…

10 months ago

Taiwan must ‘step up defences’ amid China’s coercive tactics: Hsiao Bi-khim

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim has said that Taiwan needs to "strengthen its defences" as long as China persists in its…

10 months ago

China’s drills look like a ‘rehearsal’ for Taiwan invasion: US admiral

The recent military exercises of China around Taiwan "looked like a rehearsal" for an invasion, said US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral…

11 months ago

US lawmakers support Taiwan after China’s military drills

In the wake of massive military drills by China in the area surrounding Taiwan, a visiting delegation of US lawmakers…

11 months ago

Taiwan president pledges to stand with military, safeguard nation despite Chinese “external threats”

As China launched its two-day-long military drills, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te pledged to stand side by side with the military…

11 months ago