Lai Ching-te

Taiwan’s defence spending plan shows determination to protect itself: President Lai

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said that better preparations brought greater security.

Taiwan’s chip prowess is built on democracy and rule of law, president says

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said that Taiwan has built a complete semiconductor cluster and has stably supplied the global market.

Taiwan President pushes $8.4 billion military drone Bill ahead of crucial vote

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said drones have become a key component in the military’s efforts to build its “asymmetric” combat capability, in light of the evolution of modern warfare.

Peace through strength, says Taiwan’s President Lai on China battle anniversary

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te laid a wreath and bowed at a memorial park for the 68th anniversary of the 1958 clash with Chinese forces on Aug 23.

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.

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