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Lai Ching-te· Politics · 6 sources · 1dStory

Eswatini King Reaffirms Taiwan Ties, Backs UN Participation

On his 20th Taiwan visit, King Mswati III said the UN should facilitate Taiwan's substantive participation; Taipei and Eswatini signed a criminal mutual-assistance pact.

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Lai Ching-te· World · 150 sources · 5dStory

FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling son of Taiwan's president

The FBI arrested Irvine real estate agent Wanying “Heather” Zhang at Los Angeles International Airport as she allegedly prepared to fly to China, accusing her of acting as an unregistered Chinese government agent. Federal authorities say she and an associate surveilled the U.S.-based family of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s son in Seattle and collected photos and other identifying information.

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Lai Ching-te· Politics · 5 sources · Sep 19, 2026Story

Taiwan Minister Makes First Lai-Era China Visit

Taiwan’s Labor Minister Hung Sun-han travelled to Nanjing for an APEC human resources meeting, marking the first cabinet-level Taiwan official to visit mainland China under President Lai Ching-te’s administration amid heightened Beijing pressure. Taiwan participates in APEC as “Chinese Taipei” and aims to engage on practical issues like employment and AI’s impact on jobs while avoiding a broader political dialogue with Beijing.

Politics· Sep 19, 2026

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Lai Ching-te· World · 5 sources · Sep 2, 2026Story

Taiwan's defense budget tops NT$1 trillion as China calls it destabilizing

Taiwan plans to exceed NT$1 trillion in defense spending for 2027, signaling the island’s determination to bolster its self-defence and deterrence amid cross-strait tensions. Beijing condemned the move as reckless pro-independence posturing and warned it cannot deter reunification, as Taipei pressed ahead with broader defense and military modernization aims during Armed Forces Day.

World· Sep 2, 2026

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Lai Ching-te· Politics · 9 sources · Aug 26, 2026Story

Taiwan lawmakers approve $7.6B drone budget

Taiwan is pushing a six-year, NT$210 billion plan to rapidly expand its drone fleet and modernize its defense, arguing that drones are essential for deterring China and turning potential conflict zones into a challenging environment for the PLA. Parliament is divided: the government seeks a multiyear special budget with defense ministry oversight, while opposition parties push for annual budgets and alternative oversight, potentially delaying approval of the plan.

Politics· Aug 26, 2026

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Lai Ching-te· Politics · 6 sources · Aug 23, 2026Story

Peace Through Strength Guides Taiwan Leader Remarks

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said that peace can only be secured through strength as he marked the 68th anniversary of the 1958 Taiwan Strait crisis on Kinmen, stressing that Taiwan will not yield an inch of territory and that defense spending must rise. The ceremonies underscored Taiwan’s resolve amid ongoing pressure from China and referenced unprecedented defense commitments for the coming year to safeguard sovereignty.

Politics· Aug 23, 2026

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Lai Ching-te· Reporting · 1 source · May 20, 2026Story

Trump To Speak With Taiwanese President In Historic Dialogue

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he plans to speak with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te in the first dialogue between the presidents of the U.S. and Taiwan since 1979, Reuters reported. Trump told reporters…

Reporting· May 20, 2026

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Lai Ching-te· Reporting · 1 source · Jul 29, 2025Story

Trump Admin Reportedly Denies Taiwanese President US Visit

President Donald Trump reportedly denied Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a visit to the U.S. as Washington participates in trade talks with the People’s Republic of China, Financial Times reported Monday. The Taiwanese…

Reporting· Jul 29, 2025

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Lai Ching-te· Reporting · 1 source · Feb 14, 2025Story

Taiwan Says It’ll Pour More Cash Into US After Trump Tariff Threats

Taiwan pledged to invest more in the U.S. after President Donald Trump vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign countries. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said Friday that his country would communicate more with the…

Reporting· Feb 14, 2025

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Eswatini King Reaffirms Taiwan Ties, Backs UN Participation

FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling son of Taiwan's president

Taiwan Minister Makes First Lai-Era China Visit

Taiwan's defense budget tops NT$1 trillion as China calls it destabilizing

Taiwan lawmakers approve $7.6B drone budget

Peace Through Strength Guides Taiwan Leader Remarks

Trump To Speak With Taiwanese President In Historic Dialogue

Trump Admin Reportedly Denies Taiwanese President US Visit

Taiwan Says It’ll Pour More Cash Into US After Trump Tariff Threats

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Eswatini King Reaffirms Taiwan Ties, Backs UN Participation

FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling son of Taiwan's president

Taiwan Minister Makes First Lai-Era China Visit

Taiwan's defense budget tops NT$1 trillion as China calls it destabilizing

Taiwan lawmakers approve $7.6B drone budget

Peace Through Strength Guides Taiwan Leader Remarks

Trump To Speak With Taiwanese President In Historic Dialogue

Trump Admin Reportedly Denies Taiwanese President US Visit

Taiwan Says It’ll Pour More Cash Into US After Trump Tariff Threats

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