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Taiwan President William Lai assures public of strengthening defence secto
Updated : 3 weeks, 6 days 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's President responds to China's sanctions, citing clear divide betw
Updated : 2 months ago IST
According to The Taipei Times, speaking at the graduation of the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau's 62nd investigation training programme, Lai responded to China's announcement naming Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang and Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao as alleged "separatists" and a
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Taiwan must boost defence to deter China, says President Lai
Updated : 2 months, 2 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 : 2 months, 3 weeks 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 : 4 months, 2 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 : 4 months, 3 weeks 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 : 5 months, 2 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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Taiwan records 21 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels around its territory
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Sunday recorded heightened Chinese military presence around its territory, with 21 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan.
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"Aggression inevitably fails," says Taiwan President Lai
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking at a gathering of military personnel, including several high-ranking officers, at the Ministry of National Defence, Lai said, "We all know that the current security environment is more severe than ever before. In recent years, the Chinese communists have persistently conducted high-
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President Lai calls for strong defence, warns of Beijing's rising threats
Updated : 5 months, 2 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 : 7 months, 1 week 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 : 8 months, 2 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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