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Lai Ching-te

Taiwan’s political stand-off stalls $51b defence plan

A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise in Taichung.
A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise in Taichung.

Relations with US ‘rock solid’, Taiwan President says after Trump-Xi call

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference on the latest round of economic talks with the U.S., in Taipei, Taiwan, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference on the latest round of economic talks with the U.S., in Taipei, Taiwan, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan must pass defence spending to avoid giving wrong impression, President says

Pressure from politicians in the US has grown on Taiwan's parliament not to hold up defence spending.
Pressure from politicians in the US has grown on Taiwan's parliament not to hold up defence spending.

Taiwan must look to democracies, not China, for trade cooperation, president says

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te poses for photo after inspecting reservists operating a Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone 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 President Lai Ching-te poses for photo after inspecting reservists operating a Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Force won’t bring true peace for Taiwan, president tells Pope Leo in letter

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te poses for photo after inspecting reservists operating a Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te poses for photo after inspecting reservists operating a Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan completes first undersea trial for domestically made submarine

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen attends the launching ceremony of Narwhal, its first domestically built submarine, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen attends the launching ceremony of Narwhal, its first domestically built submarine, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

Taiwan offers talks with Ukraine after Zelensky names island as source of Russian arms

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech after inspecting reservists operating a Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech after inspecting reservists operating a Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan thanks Canada for its support ahead of prime minister's China trip

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te poses for photo after inspecting reservists operating Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone 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 President Lai Ching-te poses for photo after inspecting reservists operating Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Two Canadian members of parliament end Taiwan trip ahead of Carney's China visit

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Edgar Su

Taiwan opposition starts long shot bid to impeach President Lai

The opposition says it wants to impeach Taiwan President Lai Ching-te because his government refused to implement an amendment it passed.
The opposition says it wants to impeach Taiwan President Lai Ching-te because his government refused to implement an amendment it passed.

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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.