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PoliticsKMT's Cheng seeks talks with Xi, pans President Lai's defense proposal Taiwan opposition leader defends KMT's position on China and US relations amid political crisis Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang, speaks at ... [1]

'Stubborn' Lai clashes with headstrong opposition as US warns on stalled defense budget As local elections loom, President Lai under pressure to address imbalances Polls later this year will set stage for 2028 presidential contest 'Unification goddes... [2]

Taiwan People's Party founder expected to appeal 17-year sentence CEO says chip substrate maker plans to build a new plant every 2-3 years Interior Ministry's Liu Shyh-fang stresses 'singular obligation of loyalty' as row consumes politics DRAM produ... (confirmed by 6 sources) [3]

Zumretay Arkin warns of waning momentum in Europe; Beijing pushes 'ethnic unity' law Automaker aims to boost sluggish sales with shorter charges, longer driving ranges Volatile region risks a return to era of Iranian-Arab hostilities Finance minister... (confirmed by 2 sources) [4]

TAIPEI -- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday proposed a special $40 billion budget to boost the island democracy's defense capabilities, aiming to counter military pressure from China and decisively answer calls from the U.S. to spend more. [5]

BERLIN -- A $40 billion special budget Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te proposed one week ago aims to strengthen the island democracy's defenses against China and its ever more powerful military. [6]

TAIPEI -- When U.S. President Donald Trump said he would hammer Taiwanese exports with a 32% "reciprocal" tariff, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te responded cautiously, wary of alienating Washington while China is tightening screws. [7]

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te is counting on a reshuffle of ministers and the ruling party apparatus to inject fresh energy into a government weighed down by legislative gridlock. [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-23 · 75% match

KMT's Cheng seeks talks with Xi, pans President Lai's defense proposal

PoliticsKMT's Cheng seeks talks with Xi, pans President Lai's defense proposal Taiwan opposition leader defends KMT's position on China and US relations amid political crisis Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang, speaks at

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-21 · 75% match

Taiwan under Lai

'Stubborn' Lai clashes with headstrong opposition as US warns on stalled defense budget As local elections loom, President Lai under pressure to address imbalances Polls later this year will set stage for 2028 presidential contest 'Unification goddes

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

Taiwan

Taiwan People's Party founder expected to appeal 17-year sentence CEO says chip substrate maker plans to build a new plant every 2-3 years Interior Ministry's Liu Shyh-fang stresses 'singular obligation of loyalty' as row consumes politics DRAM produ

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-07 · 65% match

China

Zumretay Arkin warns of waning momentum in Europe; Beijing pushes 'ethnic unity' law Automaker aims to boost sluggish sales with shorter charges, longer driving ranges Volatile region risks a return to era of Iranian-Arab hostilities Finance minister

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-26 · 75% match

Taiwan's Lai unveils $40bn defense budget to deter China

TAIPEI -- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday proposed a special $40 billion budget to boost the island democracy's defense capabilities, aiming to counter military pressure from China and decisively answer calls from the U.S. to spend more.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-03 · 75% match

Taiwan defense budget seeks 'porcupine' China deterrent: 5 things to know

BERLIN -- A $40 billion special budget Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te proposed one week ago aims to strengthen the island democracy's defenses against China and its ever more powerful military.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-11 · 75% match

Taiwan readies diplomatic outreach to Trump after tariff reprieve

TAIPEI -- When U.S. President Donald Trump said he would hammer Taiwanese exports with a 32% "reciprocal" tariff, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te responded cautiously, wary of alienating Washington while China is tightening screws.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-12 · 75% match

Taiwan's Lai aims to overcome political gridlock after cabinet shakeup

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te is counting on a reshuffle of ministers and the ruling party apparatus to inject fresh energy into a government weighed down by legislative gridlock.

[9] TH dailynews.co.th · 2026-03-26 · 35% match translated from th

โปรดเกล้าฯ แต่งตั้ง “เศรษฐพุฒิ สุทธิวาทนฤพุฒิ” เป็น “องคมนตรี”

On the 26th, a reporter reported that the King's Hand was spreading His Majesty's decree to announce the establishment of the United Nations. Your Majesty, the High Priest, has decided that your Majesty is here.

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[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-12-08 · 75% match

Taiwan's top diplomat sees stable foreign policy under Lai presidency

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's top diplomat said on Friday the island's foreign policy will remain broadly the same as that under incumbent Tsai Ing-wen should front-runner Lai Ching-te win next month's presidential election.

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