Lai Ching-te

Taiwan president says record defence spending is investment in peace

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te attends a drone demonstration during the annual Han Kuang military exercises at a navy base in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, August 8, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan lawmakers pass 2026 budget after record delay

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s government and his Democratic Progressive Party have been at loggerheads with opposition parties, which hold the most seats in Parliament, over general spending.

Taiwan President oversees coastal strike drill during annual war games

Taiwan kicked off the annual Han Kuang military exercises on Aug 5.

In Taiwan drill, armoured carrier takes President to command centre

Taiwan kicked off the Han Kuang exercises on Aug 5.

Democratic Taiwan must not become ‘China’s Taiwan’, says President Lai

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks at the annual congress of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taipei, Taiwan, on July 19.

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

A Taiwan Coast Guard patrol vessel sailing near a China Coast Guard ship in the waters south of Kinmen, Taiwan.

Inside Taiwan’s nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion

President Lai Ching-te is pushing to harden the island’s war preparedness as Chinese military pressure on the democratically governed island intensifies.

Keep out of China’s clutches, Taiwan’s president tells military cadets

Military cadets toss their caps following a graduation ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan on June 30.

Taiwan hopes new US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says

President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan must not change course in strengthening its own defence capabilities.

Only Trump can say when he might follow through on proposed phone call to Taiwan leader, Taiwan says

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung holds a press conference with the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club in Taipei, Taiwan, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.