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Lai Ching-te

Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights returning after unusual absence

Airplane is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022.
Airplane is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022.

Booming Taiwan can well afford more military spending, president says

President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan will use AI to establish a real-time defence system while promoting its defence industry.
President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan will use AI to establish a real-time defence system while promoting its defence industry.

Taiwan Parliament authorises government to sign stalled US arms deals

A demonstrator holds flags of Taiwan and the United States in California, U.S., January 14, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
A demonstrator holds flags of Taiwan and the United States in California, U.S., January 14, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam

Taiwan parties agree government can sign stalled agreements on US arms deals

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te holding a press conference on the special defence budget on Feb 11.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te holding a press conference on the special defence budget on Feb 11.

Taiwan Defence Minister rejects opposition’s cut‑price budget and US arms deadline

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo inspects reservists during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo inspects reservists during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Taiwan to tackle defence spending review after Chinese New Year holiday

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te holds a press conference on the special defence budget in Taipei, Taiwan, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Yi-Chin Lee/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te holds a press conference on the special defence budget in Taipei, Taiwan, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Yi-Chin Lee/File Photo

Taiwan President vows to strengthen island’s defences in Lunar New Year message

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te did not extend greetings to China.
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te did not extend greetings to China.

US lawmakers step up pressure on Taiwan Parliament to approve defence spending

FILE PHOTO: A soldier speaks to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te in Hsinchu, Taiwan July 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A soldier speaks to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te in Hsinchu, Taiwan July 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Taiwan leader wants more defence cooperation with Europe

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said his government supports the semiconductor industry’s investments overseas.
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said his government supports the semiconductor industry’s investments overseas.

President Lai warns countries in region could be ‘next’ if China seizes Taiwan

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said the United States will stand by Taiwan and will not need to use it as a “bargaining chip” with Beijing.
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said the United States will stand by Taiwan and will not need to use it as a “bargaining chip” with Beijing.

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