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Taiwan President William Lai assures public of strengthening defence secto
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, aka William Lai, on Sunday (local time) assured the public that the government would strengthen national defence and advance economic development, Taipei Times reported.
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Taiwan must boost defence to deter China, says President Lai
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai stated the island must strengthen its defence to deter China, stressing that peace depends on strength. He highlighted growing global concern over Taiwan's security and said his government is boosting defence spending and domestic capabilities to safeguard Taiwan
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Taiwan boosts public security after deadly knife attack in Taipei
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Following a violent knife attack that left three dead and 11 injured in Taipei, President William Lai announced yesterday that the government will deploy additional police and rapid response units to crowded public areas.
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Taiwan moves to fortify military and legal systems against rising Chinese
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to The Taipei Times, Chang explained that the initiative aligns with President William Lai's 17-point national security strategy unveiled in March, which seeks to shield Taiwan from China's growing campaign to undermine its sovereignty, infiltrate its military, manipulate public op
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True peace with Beijing cannot be built on illusions: Taiwan President rej
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Lai expressed these thoughts during the opening ceremony of the Overseas Community Affairs Council Conference in Taipei following the election of former Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) lawmaker Cheng Li-wun as KMT chairwoman. Cheng advocates for closer relations with Beijing.
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Taiwan's president warns China's expansion threatens global stability
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwanese President William Lai has cautioned that China's growing military power and diplomatic influence are a global threat, not just a concern for Taiwan. Lai said Taiwan would work closely with democratic allies to safeguard peace in the Indo-Pacific through deterrence and strength, as
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President Lai calls for strong defence, warns of Beijing's rising threats
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai urged strengthening defence and national unity, warning that China's military activities threaten Taiwan and the democratic world. He highlighted reforms, increased defence spending, and public solidarity as key to safeguarding sovereignty and democracy, praising
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US tariff on Taiwan "temporary," says President William Lai
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The United States has imposed a 20 per cent tariff rate on goods from Taiwan, which is considered "temporary" by Taiwanese President William Lai, who expects further negotiations to secure a lower rate.
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President Lai condemns Beijing's military intimidation, calls for Taiwan's
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) must stand united with the public in their mass recall movement to protect Taiwan's sovereignty and democracy, President William Lai said at the party's national congress in his role as party chairman, the Taipei Times reported.
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Chinese Nationalist Party criticises Lai's China stance, governance after
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Marking President William Lai's first year in office, Taiwan's opposition KMT issued a list of ten criticisms, focusing heavily on cross-strait relations with China. The party accused Lai of compromising sovereignty, failing on trade negotiations, and weakening domestic governance, while
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China should review Taiwan policy: President William
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai urged China to reconsider its Taiwan policy, warning that escalating military pressure has only strengthened US presence in the Indo-Pacific. In a recent interview, Lai said this outcome may not serve Beijing's best interests and called for a respectful approach
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Taiwan President William Lai calls China biggest threat to free trade, urg
Updated : 1 year ago IST
"If this kind of unfair trade is not resolved, the stable societies and economic prosperity we have painstakingly built over decades, as well as some of the values we pursue, could be destroyed," William warned.
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