Lai Ching-te

Taiwan’s leader says increasing defence spending will ‘deter war’

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te gestures as he delivers a speech during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on Oct 10.

Taiwan president to say boosting its defences is not 'provocation'

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks in front of a Teng Yun unmanned aerial vehicle during a visit to the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to inspect developments in drone technology in Taichung, Taiwan, July 17, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang//File Photo

Eswatini king pledges to strengthen 'enduring friendship' with Taiwan

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te and Eswatini's King Mswati III attend a welcome ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, October 9, 2026. REUTERS/Tsai Hsin-Han

Former Taiwan president Tsai to visit US next week

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen waves during the inauguration of new President Lai Ching-te and new Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, outside the Presidential office building in Taipei, Taiwan May 20, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo

US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely in 2027 despite 2027 timeline, sources say

The reasons include military delays and anticipation of Taiwan’s 2028 election outcome.

Taiwan transfers naval commander to Coast Guard to boost deterrence against China

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 must deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners, president says

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new drone development centre, President Lai Ching-te said the site’s significance has become even more prominent with changes in the international situation.

Taiwan cries foul after Xi presses Trump to change stance on island

A demonstrator holding a Taiwanese flag during a protest near the White House on Sept 24, the day of a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.

Taiwan to maintain ‘close contact’ with US on arms sales

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has embraced Trump’s call for US allies to spend more on their defence.

Taiwan minister says he was not 'belittled' on rare trip to China

Taiwan Labour Minister Hung Sun-han speaks to the media after returning from attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Shanghai, China, at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Taiwan, September 22, 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.