Search For "taiwanese president"
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.
Read More
Taiwan opposition KMT, TPP announce move to impeach President Lai
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's main opposition parties, the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), stated they would seek to impeach Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, accusing him of engaging in what they described as "undemocratic" conduct, even as legal and political hurdles make the move largely
Read More
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
Read More
US tariff on Taiwan "temporary," says President William Lai
Updated : 9 months, 3 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.
Read More
Taiwanese President thanks G7 for support on Taiwan Strait stability, cite
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expressed his appreciation to the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) for their backing of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and their worries regarding China's destabilising actions in the area.
Read More
Taiwan: KMT Chair says legislature to push for Lai recall after May 20
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu announced that Taiwan's legislature would move to initiate a recall of Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te after May 20, accusing him of polarising society and undermining democratic principles, Taipei Times reported.
Read More
US senator reiterates support for Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Republican Party Senator Pete Ricketts of the US told Taiwanese President William Lai that the US would continue to assist Taiwan with its self-defence and also wants to see peace across the Taiwan Strait without coercion or the threat of force, as reported by the Taipei Times.
Read More
Taiwan Pres Lai Ching-te orders DPP officials to report China visits amid
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has mandated that all DPP officials report visits to China, Hong Kong, or Macau, as Taiwan heightens efforts to counter suspected Chinese infiltration. Lai emphasised party discipline, national security, and legal accountability for any members collab
Read More
Taiwan President meets ICT industry representatives amid US tariff concern
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Saturday held a meeting with representatives from the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, which is set to face significant tariffs on exports to the United States, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.
Read More
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te warns universities of risks in engaging with
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te cautioned universities about the risks of engaging with China, emphasizing the need to protect Taiwan's democracy and academic independence. His remarks came as officials blacklisted two Chinese universities and warned of CCP influence on Taiwanese st
Read More
President Lai warns against China's escalating "United Front" tactics
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te urged the public to stay alert to China's growing "united front" strategies, which have intensified recently, as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues its relentless pursuit of Taiwan's annexation
Read More
Taiwan's Constitutional Court in crisis, justice nominees rejected by lawm
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The seven justice nominees proposed by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to fill vacancies in Taiwan's Constitutional Court were all rejected by lawmakers on Tuesday, an expected outcome that could paralyse the court in the near future, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
Read More