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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]

Taipei [Taiwan], April 27 (ANI): Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te said that a protest organised by opposition parties is itself proof of Taiwan's democratic strength, but urged them to direct their efforts at the real source of dictatorship -- t... [2]

Taipei [Taiwan] June 4 (ANI): President Lai Ching-te used social media on Wednesday to mark the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, emphasising the value of protecting freedom and democracy, according to a report by Focus Taiwan. [3]

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. [4]

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. [5]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 16 (ANI): Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te stated that China sees the "annexation" and "elimination" of Taiwan as a major national cause, addressing cadets at the military's premier institution that they must understand t... [6]

Washington, DC [US], January 14 (ANI): The US congratulated Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory in Saturday's elections, vowing to cooperate and work closely with the island nation. [7]

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, was sworn in on Monday, completing his ascent from humble beginnings to the top office and calling on China to respect the will of voters. [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-23 · 100% 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] MM aninews.in · 2025-04-27 · 100% match

Taiwan President Lai says opposition rally shows strength of Taiwan's democracy

Taipei [Taiwan], April 27 (ANI): Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te said that a protest organised by opposition parties is itself proof of Taiwan's democratic strength, but urged them to direct their efforts at the real source of dictatorship -- t

[3] MM aninews.in · 2025-06-04 · 100% match

Taiwan President Lai marks Tiananmen anniversary, warns of rising authoritarian threats to global democracy

Taipei [Taiwan] June 4 (ANI): President Lai Ching-te used social media on Wednesday to mark the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, emphasising the value of protecting freedom and democracy, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-26 · 100% 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.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-03 · 100% 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.

[6] MM aninews.in · 2024-06-16 · 100% match

"Biggest challenge is to face powerful rise of China...": Taiwan President Lai Ching Te

Taipei [Taiwan], June 16 (ANI): Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te stated that China sees the "annexation" and "elimination" of Taiwan as a major national cause, addressing cadets at the military's premier institution that they must understand t

[7] MM aninews.in · 2024-01-13 · 100% match

US congratulates Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te, affirms support for maintaining cross-Strait peace

Washington, DC [US], January 14 (ANI): The US congratulated Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory in Saturday's elections, vowing to cooperate and work closely with the island nation.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-05-20 · 100% match

Lai Ching-te urges China to accept Taiwan's existence in inaugural speech

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, was sworn in on Monday, completing his ascent from humble beginnings to the top office and calling on China to respect the will of voters.

[9] MM aninews.in · 2024-10-10 · 100% match

China has no right to represent Taiwan: President Lai vows to resist "annexation or encroachment"

Taipei [Taiwan], October 10 (ANI): Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te, has in a veiled reference to China over its claim on the island, stated that his mission as the country's leader is to ensure that that the "nation's sovereignty must not be

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-12-08 · 100% 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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