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Lai Ching-te

China calls US claims of military pressure on Taiwan a ‘distortion’

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026, in this screengrab from a video provided by CTI. CTI via REUTERS
Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026, in this screengrab from a video provided by CTI. CTI via REUTERS

Taiwan’s Lai to visit Eswatini, its last diplomatic ally in Africa

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrives to make a speech at an event on 30th anniversary of direct elections in Taipei, Taiwan, March 14, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrives to make a speech at an event on 30th anniversary of direct elections in Taipei, Taiwan, March 14, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, says senior official

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks next to National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen during a press conference, in Taipei, Taiwan April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks next to National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen during a press conference, in Taipei, Taiwan April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader’s visit

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026, in this screengrab from a video provided by CTI. CTI via REUTERS TV
Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026, in this screengrab from a video provided by CTI. CTI via REUTERS TV

China should abandon threats against Taiwan and talk to its leaders: US diplomat

Mr Raymond Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, said the consistent US policy has been to support exchanges across the Taiwan Strait.
Mr Raymond Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, said the consistent US policy has been to support exchanges across the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan spotted Chinese warplanes as Xi met opposition leader in Beijing

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026, in this screengrab from a video provided by CTI. CTI via REUTERS TV
Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026, in this screengrab from a video provided by CTI. CTI via REUTERS TV

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island’s opposition leader

Meeting in the Great Hall of the People, Mr Xi Jinping told Ms Cheng Li-wun that today’s world is not entirely at peace, and peace is precious.
Meeting in the Great Hall of the People, Mr Xi Jinping told Ms Cheng Li-wun that today’s world is not entirely at peace, and peace is precious.

Taiwan opposition leader touts peace in China as her party skips defence budget talks in Taipei

Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, speaks upon visiting Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China April 8, 2026. cnsphoto via REUTERS
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, speaks upon visiting Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China April 8, 2026. cnsphoto via REUTERS

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China

Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun arrives to speak to the media ahead of her trip to China, in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 7.
Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun arrives to speak to the media ahead of her trip to China, in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 7.

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks

Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun arrives to speak to the media ahead of her trip to China, in Taipei, Taiwan April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun arrives to speak to the media ahead of her trip to China, in Taipei, Taiwan April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

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