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Lai Ching-te argues election win won’t lead to war
Vice President Lai Ching-te rebutted notions of youth war participation stemming from an eventual vote for his party in an interview on Monday (Aug. 7), emphasizing peace and friendship with China.
2023/08/08 18:40
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Shen offers insights on eventual Speaker McCarthy meeting
Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung hinted on Friday (Aug. 4) at China’s reaction to an eventual meeting between top officials from the U.S. and Taiwan, such as U.S. Speaker McCarthy and Vice President Lai Ching-te on his way to and from Paraguay
2023/08/07 19:40
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Lai’s Paraguay visit could spark China protests: pundit
Vice President Lai Ching-te will lead a delegation to Paraguay with transit stops in New York and San Francisco. These plans have sparked significant protests from the Chinese government.
2023/08/04 18:53
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Lai praises Taiwan’s potential as an information powerhouse
Vice-President Lai Ching-te emphasized Taiwan’s potential to transform into an information powerhouse during the Presidential Hackathon 2023 workshop on Friday (Aug. 4). He noted the importance of a robust legal framework to protect privacy rights and optimize domestic data use.
2023/08/04 18:34
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Lai to stop in New York, San Francisco for Paraguay tour
The Presidential Office announced on Wednesday (Aug. 2) that Vice President Lai Ching-te will attend the inauguration of Paraguay’s new President Peña, leading a delegation on a 7-day tour starting Aug. 12.
2023/08/02 14:49
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KMT criticizes Lai for supporting President Tsai’s policies
A spokesperson for the Kuomintang party criticized on Saturday (July 29) the presidential candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Facebook. The spokesperson claimed that electing the DPP candidate would be equivalent to supporting the current president’s policies.
2023/07/31 20:06
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Lai’s NS team faces challenges in integrating with Tsai’s
Lai Ching-te’s campaign spokesperson, Chen Shih-kai, addressed concerns on Thursday (July 27) about the national security team’s relationship with President Tsai Ing-wen’s staff.
2023/07/27 17:29
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Taiwan lauds efforts in net-zero emissions in agriculture
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te attended the "Green Finance, Work Towards Net Zero" event on Thursday (July 20).
2023/07/25 17:11
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Vice President Lai calls for investment, green growth
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te visited the Taiwan-based JET Optoelectronics (JET Opto), one of the top makers of in-vehicle infotainment systems (IVI systems), on Tuesday (July 18).
2023/07/18 17:07
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Lai Ching-te to visit Paraguay for inauguration in August
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on Monday (July 17) that Vice President Lai Ching-te will lead a delegation to Paraguay to attend the country’s presidential inauguration next month.
2023/07/17 17:31
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DPP heavyweights vow strong resolve to safeguard Taiwan
Vice President Lai Ching-te, also the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate, vowed on Sunday (July 17) to shape Taiwan into a proud democracy that is peaceful, innovative, prosperous, just, and sustainable at the party’s 20th National Congress.
2023/07/17 15:58
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DPP leaders brave sweltering heat in style at party rally
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held its National Convention on Sunday (July 16), with key figures including DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te, President Tsai Ing-wen, and Premier Chen Chien-jen in attendance.
2023/07/16 16:22
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Vice President Lai promotes vocational education
Vice President Lai Ching-te emphasized the significance of technical and vocational education during the opening ceremony of the 53rd National Skills Competition on Friday (July 14).
2023/07/14 17:51
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President Tsai Ing-wen highlights U.S.-Taiwan bonds
In commemoration of the U.S. Independence Day on July 4th, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) hosted a celebration reception on Thursday (July 6) with President Tsai Ing-wen and all three presidential candidates in attendance.
2023/07/07 19:07
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Lai Ching-te presents Peace Plan to foreign officials
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te addressed over 40 foreign diplomats and representatives from 30 countries at an information session organized by the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) International Affairs Department on Thursday (July 6).
2023/07/06 17:53
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Taiwan eager to Join CPTPP, seeks Canada’s support: Lai
Vice President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation of Canadian parliamentarians during their visit to Taiwan, discussing bilateral cooperation between Taiwan and Canada.
2023/07/05 15:28
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Lai advocates innovation-driven approach to net-zero goal
Vice President Lai Ching-te emphasized the significance of collaboration across various sectors to achieve the ambitious net-zero emissions objective during his address at the Taiwan Future International Summit (台灣大未來國際高峰會) opening ceremony on Thursday (June 29).
2023/06/30 13:40
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Lai’s campaign office dismisses talks about U.S. visit
A campaign spokesperson of Vice President Lai Ching-te dismissed talks on Tuesday (June 27) about his alleged plans to visit the United States. Speaking at the launch event of Lai’s campaign merchandise, spokesperson Chen Shi-kai said: "If the visit is taking place, we will let you know in the same way as in the past. We have not received any information about visiting."
2023/06/28 12:09
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Lai Ching-te faces setback amid DPP’s harassment scandals
Vice President Lai Ching-te, one of the leading candidates for the 2024 presidential election, has seen his popularity wane after a series of sexual harassment scandals within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) surfaced in June. Although Lai started strong in the polls after declaring his candidacy for the presidency, his campaign has suffered setbacks due to recent controversies.
2023/06/26 20:36
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DPP chairman, former official apologize for party scandal
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te and various Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members have apologized following the exposure of an unaddressed sexual harassment case reported by a former party worker earlier this week.
2023/06/02 18:08
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Lai Ching-te, Terry Gou promote cross-strait peace in Kinmen
In a significant display of unity, Vice President Lai Ching-te and Foxconn founder Terry Gou made a joint appearance at the Cheng Huang Festival, a religious and cultural event in Kinmen. This marks their first public appearance together, as they expressed their shared desire for peace in the region.
2023/05/30 17:27
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KMT head condemns DPP’s alleged involvement in Im.B fraud
Tensions flared during the KMT Central Standing Committee meeting on Wednesday (May 24) as KMT Chairman Eric Chu accused DPP’s Vice President Lai Ching-te of complicity in the growing Im.B scandal.
2023/05/25 12:11
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Vice President Lai stresses importance of net-zero target
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te emphasized the significance of Taiwan’s net-zero emissions goal on Tuesday (May 23) at the 2023 Fubon Sustainability Forum, a collaborative event by Fubon Financial Holding Co. and the Risk Society and Policy Research Center.
2023/05/23 16:03
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Lai Ching-te emphasizes Taiwan’s democracy and freedom
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te met with former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss at the presidential office on Thursday (May 18) to discuss freedom and democracy and Taiwan’s commitment to maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
2023/05/18 17:39
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VP Lai Ching-te faces scrutiny over future policies
Vice President Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party’s 2024 Presidential Election hopeful, presented his policy platform to supporters during a Presbyterian Church event on Tuesday (April 18).
2023/04/19 17:29