"Aggression inevitably fails," says Taiwan President Lai

Sep 03, 2025

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...

Taiwan President William Lai assures public of strengthening defence sector

Feb 15, 2026

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...

Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan President

May 20, 2024

The newly-elected president of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), was sworn in as the fifth popularly elected president of Taiwan...

President Lai warns against China's escalating "United Front" tactics

Feb 01, 2025

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...

US tariff on Taiwan "temporary," says President William Lai

Aug 02, 2025

The United States has imposed a 20 per cent tariff rate on goods from Taiwan, which is considered "temporary" by Taiwanese President William Lai,...

Taiwan: Lai Ching-te to take oath as President today

May 19, 2024

Lai will take the oath of office at the presidential office on Monday morning before delivering an inaugural address outside the building later in...