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Taiwan president vows to push for higher defence spending despite parliamentary cuts

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the island’s defence capabilities, pledging to continue efforts to increase military spending despite recent budget cuts approved by parliament. Speaking during a visit to a military facility in New Taipei City, Lai stated......

Taiwan open to direct Trump–Lai talks amid rising tensions after Beijing summit

Taiwan has said it would welcome a direct phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, as concerns grow in Taipei following recent remarks made after a high-level summit between Washington and Beijing. The statement comes after discussions between Trump and Chinese......

Taiwan says its security cannot be used as a bargaining tool

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has declared that the island’s security and stability cannot become part of political bargaining, amid renewed international debate over relations between China and the United States. In a public statement, Lai emphasized that peace in the Taiwan Strait is essential......

Taiwan defends its right to global ties amid growing diplomatic pressure

The president of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, has emphasized the island’s right to build and maintain relationships with countries around the world. His remarks come at a time of heightened diplomatic tension in the region. Visit to Eswatini highlights alliances Lai Ching-te made the statement after......

US backs Lai after surprise Eswatini visit draws sharp rebuke from Beijing

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te completed a surprise state visit to Eswatini, Taiwan's only remaining diplomatic ally on the African continent, after an earlier attempt was derailed when three Indian Ocean nations revoked overflight permissions for his chartered aircraft. Taipei described the move......

Taiwan’s president visits Eswatini as China escalates rhetoric

Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te has begun an official visit to Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, in a trip that highlights the island’s fragile international recognition and rising tensions with China. The visit had originally been scheduled for late April but was......

Taiwan maintains ties with 12 diplomatic allies amid growing pressure

Lai Ching-te has reaffirmed Taiwan’s diplomatic outreach with a visit to Eswatini, one of the island’s few remaining official allies, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical struggle over international recognition. Taiwan, officially known as Republic of China (Taiwan), maintains formal diplomatic......

US lawmakers urge Taiwan to approve $40 billion defence budget during Taipei visit

A delegation of U.S. lawmakers visiting Taipei has called on Taiwan to move forward with a proposed $40 billion defence budget, warning that delays could weaken the island’s ability to respond to growing military pressure from China. The budget, introduced by President Lai Ching-te, remains stalled......

Taiwan president pledges stronger defence in Lunar New Year message

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed to strengthen the island's defence and ensure national security in his Lunar New Year message released on Sunday. Addressing the public from the Hsiaohsuehshan radar station, he thanked the armed forces for their around-the-clock protection of Taiwan. President......