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Lai Ching-te marks two years with mixed reviews from voters
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s approval climbs to 38% at two-year mark as economic satisfaction surges 12 points, but anti-fraud efforts score worst rating.
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Taiwan greets Paraguay leader with 21-gun salute, honors
Taiwan’s President Lai welcomed Paraguay’s Peña with a 21-gun salute on Friday, reinforcing ties with Taiwan’s sole remaining South American diplomatic ally.
2026/05/08 11:53
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How Taiwan outfoxed China with a retired A340 airline jet
Taiwan’s President Lai returned home aboard a retired China Airlines jet now owned by Eswatini, bypassing a Chinese blockade that denied overflight permits.
2026/05/05 18:52
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President Lai completes Africa visit that defied Beijing
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te returned from Eswatini on Tuesday after using the African kingdom’s royal jet to bypass China’s flight permit cancellations.
2026/05/05 11:35
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President Lai meets queen mother, calls Eswatini home
Taiwan’s President Lai made a secret visit to Eswatini using war-zone protocols, arriving unannounced as Beijing intensifies pressure on Taiwan’s last African ally.
2026/05/04 13:53
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Lai calls for green energy push at Taipower ceremony
President Lai Ching-te attended Taipower’s 80th anniversary, highlighting future goals and energy security. He emphasized green energy, grid resilience, and employee welfare.
2026/04/30 15:29
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Taiwan fears flight row sets precedent for future Lai trips
Taiwan condemns China after flight permits for President Lai’s plane to Eswatini are revoked. The incident highlights China’s regional influence and draws U.S. support.
2026/04/22 17:46
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No president: Beijing denies Taiwan leader exists 3 times
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office declared ’Taiwan has no president’ three times as Beijing praised African nations for blocking President Lai’s flight to Eswatini.
2026/04/22 16:40
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China pressure forces Taiwan to cancel Eswatini visit
Taiwan postponed President Lai’s Eswatini visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoked overflight permits under Beijing pressure.
2026/04/21 20:51
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Taiwan ties fake Eswatini scandal to pro-China outlet
Taiwan security agencies link a disinformation campaign targeting President Lai Ching-te’s Africa visit to pro-China media using offshore proxy servers.
2026/04/21 17:55
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Taiwan president calls for no compromise on defense budget
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urges legislators to pass a US$39.6B defense budget without compromise, days after KMT chairwoman met Xi Jinping in Beijing.
2026/04/17 16:58
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Taiwan president rejects One China framework for peace
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te criticized the KMT’s meeting with Xi Jinping, emphasizing Taiwan’s sovereignty and rejecting the One China framework. He urged opposition parties to pass the budget and strengthen defense regulations.
2026/04/15 16:02
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Lai to visit Eswatini, Taiwan ally and absolute monarchy
President Lai Ching-te flies directly to Eswatini April 22-26, avoiding Middle East airspace. Taiwan’s sole African ally hosts King Mswati III’s 40th jubilee.
2026/04/13 14:06
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Taiwan activists protest Lai’s nuclear power restart plan
Anti-nuclear protesters rallied outside Taiwan’s Executive Yuan, accusing President Lai of betraying election promises on energy conservation and nuclear power.
2026/03/26 18:22
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Taiwan’s nuclear restart plan advances amid energy debate
Taiwan plans to reactivate nuclear plants as President Lai Ching-te announces assessments are underway. Taiwan Power Co. will submit a plan by March’s end.
2026/03/24 18:55
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te meets Japan’s Keiji Furuya
President Lai Ching-te met with Keiji Furuya to discuss Taiwan-Japan cooperation in AI, cybersecurity, and energy. They emphasized regional security and cultural exchanges.
2026/03/16 16:56
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Super Mario collaboration lights up Taiwan Lantern Festival
The 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Chiayi County dazzles with over 1 million attendees. Highlights include a Super Mario collaboration, drone shows, and cultural exhibits.
2026/03/04 11:13
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Taiwan President Lai honors Sadaharu Oh, hails baseball ties
President Lai Ching-te awarded baseball icon Sadaharu Oh the First Class Order of the Brilliant Star, praising his lifelong contributions to baseball and Taiwan–Japan sports exchanges. Oh voiced optimism that both nations could advance together to the U.S. finals at this year’s World Baseball Classic, elevating Asian baseball on the world stage.
2026/02/26 17:55
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President Lai hosts tea with Taiwan’s government leaders
President Lai Ching-te hosted a tea gathering with Taiwan’s government leaders to discuss intelligence reports and key issues. He pledged smooth leadership and progress.
2026/02/23 16:32
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President Lai urges swift passage of defense bill
President Lai Ching-te urges Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to pass a special defense bill to boost military capabilities. The proposed NT$1.25 trillion budget aims to enhance security and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Delays could affect Taiwan’s international arms supply status.
2026/02/11 14:30
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President Lai backs Jimmy Lai, slams Hong Kong ruling
President Lai Ching-te supports Jimmy Lai and freedom defenders after Hong Kong’s court sentenced Jimmy Lai to 20 years. He criticizes Beijing’s actions and urges global vigilance.
2026/02/10 15:03
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Lo Chih-chiang claims probe into Kao Chin Su-Mei case
Lo Chih-chiang’s Facebook post alleging President Lai Ching-te’s investigation of Kao Chin Su-Mei sparks debate in Taiwan. DPP legislator Chen Pei-yu questions Lo’s motives.
2026/02/10 10:32
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President Lai calls out opposition over stalled budget vote
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te visited Changhua to discuss tariff impacts with textile leaders. He urged opposition parties not to delay budget reviews amid U.S.-China talks.
2026/02/05 20:20
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Taiwan president sounds alarm on defense budget crisis
President Lai Ching-te criticizes opposition parties for delaying Taiwan’s defense budget, urging swift action to avoid missing AI development opportunities.
2026/02/04 16:32
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Taiwan touts U.S. ties as opposition visits Beijing forum
President Lai announces three Taiwan-U.S. cooperation directions after EPPD talks, criticizes KMT for Beijing engagement while neglecting defense budget review.
2026/02/03 13:09