Taiwan President Lai Ching-te waves a Taiwan flag with his wife Wu Mei-ju on the day he delivers a speech during National Day celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, October 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang Taiwan ...

Well into his presidency, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te faces what can only be described as a catch-22. Confronted by an increasingly assertive Beijing, he must strengthen Taiwan’s defense ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Friday pledged to accelerate the ...

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te waves as he visits the Taipei Aerospace and Defence Technology Exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan, Sept. 19. [REUTERS/YONHAP] Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is ...

Taiwanese soldiers stand at attention during a welcome ceremony for Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine, Taipei, Taiwan, June 3, 2025. Credit: Official Photo by Liu Shu fu / Office of the President ...

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s approval rating has dropped to the lowest level since he took office last year, underscoring the hit he has taken from a range of political setbacks. Just 28% of ...

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Israel is a model for Taiwan to learn from in strengthening its defences, President Lai Ching-te said in remarks released on Tuesday, citing the Biblical story of David versus ...

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te waves during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Building in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying) TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan will accelerate the building of a "Taiwan Shield" or "T-Dome" air defense system in the face of the military threat from China, its leader said Friday. President Lai Ching-te ...