Taiwan minister makes rare trip to China for APEC event
Taiwan’s labour minister left on Sunday for China to attend an APEC event, the first ministerial-level visit of President Lai Ching-te’s administration at a time when Beijing has ramped up…
Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador says
Any conflict across the Taiwan Strait would have a bigger impact on the global economy than World War Two, and the upcoming U.S.-China summit is an opportunity to avoid miscalculations,…
Peace through strength, Taiwan president says on China battle anniversary
Peace can only be secured through strength and not even an inch of territory can be sacrificed, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, visiting a sensitive frontline island to…
Taiwan’s president says record defence spending an investment in peace
Taiwan is determined to strengthen its defences and plans record defence spending next year, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, describing his government’s military budget proposal as an investment in…
Eswatini and Taiwan Deepen Bilateral Cooperation Across Key Sectors
Prime Minister Russell Dlamini has held bilateral talks with President Lai Ching-te of the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the Presidential Office in Taipei, where the two leaders reaffirmed the…
Taiwan urges Trump to stay the course on weapons sales
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te urged the Trump administration to continue arms sales to the self-governing island in order to ensure “regional peace and security” in a Facebook post Sunday. –…
Santiago Peña Receives Taiwan’s Highest State Honour
Today, I received the Brilliant Jade Medal from the hands of President Lai Ching-te, the highest state-level distinction awarded by the Government of Taiwan. I accept it with deep gratitude…
US calls Taiwan ‘trusted and capable partner’, praises its ties with Eswatini
Taiwan is a “trusted and capable” partner of the United States and Taipei’s global relationships, including with Eswatini, provide significant benefits, the U.S. State Department said of President Lai Ching-te’s…
Taiwan leader visits Eswatini despite China’s attempts to block trip
Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te says his government will never give up on engaging with the world as he visited Eswatini despite China’s efforts to block the trip. – Lai…