Opposition to Lai Ching-te 結果共61筆

President Lai Ching-te urged Taiwan’s legislature to pass a US$6.5B military drone budget, accusing opposition parties of treating national security as a political bargaining chip.

Taiwan’s President Lai announces drone squadron for July, vows to bypass legislature after opposition cuts defense budget by 38%. ALTIUS-600M drones achieved 100% hit rate.

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.

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.

President Lai Ching-te criticizes opposition parties for delaying Taiwan’s defense budget, urging swift action to avoid missing AI development opportunities.

Opposition legislators in Taiwan criticized Secretary-General Pan Men-an for missing a key legislative session. The session aimed to discuss President Lai Ching-te’s decision on a financial act. Lawmakers passed a motion condemning Pan and targeting Premier Cho Jung-tai for impeachment.

President Lai Ching-te visited a noodle shop owned by a Chinese spouse in Taipei on December 14, 2025, to show support amid controversy over government measures limiting their political participation. The KMT opposition condemned the visit as ＂cheap, frivolous, and pretentious,＂ accusing the government of maintaining a double standard on Chinese spouse rights in Taiwan.

President Lai Ching-te criticizes Taiwan’s opposition for blocking a crucial defense budget, stressing the need to counter China’s threats. The outcome impacts security and stability.

Taiwan’s Healthcare+ Expo opened in Taipei, focusing on precision medicine and AI diagnostics. President Lai Ching-te addressed cross-strait security, urging preparation for potential military actions by 2027. He emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to peace and stability while facing criticism from opposition leaders.

President Lai Ching-te announced a $40 billion defense budget to enhance Taiwan’s security against Chinese threats. He urged opposition support, emphasizing peace and stability.

President Lai Ching-te’s trust and satisfaction ratings hit new lows, with 54.9% opposing his re-election bid, according to a recent Formosa poll. The survey highlights growing dissatisfaction with the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, as the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party strengthen their political cooperation.

The U.S. denied President Lai Ching-te’s transit through New York amid China’s opposition. Lai’s trip to Latin America was canceled, citing typhoon recovery and tariff talks. The White House has not commented.

Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party suffered a crushing defeat as voters rejected attempts to recall 24 opposition legislators, dealing a severe blow to President Lai Ching-te’s reform agenda and potentially locking the island into continued political deadlock.

Taiwan faces political tensions with recall votes on July 26 and Aug. 23 targeting KMT legislators. The DPP, led by President Lai, seeks to counter opposition power.

Eric Chu accuses President Lai and Legislator Ker of manipulating a recall against legislator Liao, calling it a threat to Taiwan’s democracy. Vote on Saturday.

President Lai Ching-te expressed disappointment after opposition leaders skipped a national security briefing. He urged unity to address Taiwan’s security challenges.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marked his first anniversary in office by unveiling plans for a sovereign wealth fund and reiterating a NT$41 billion (US$1.36 billion) economic package to counter U.S. tariff impacts. Notably absent from his address was any mention of cross-strait relations with China, despite rising tensions. The strategic silence came days after former U.S. President Donald Trump praised a preliminary U.S.-China tariff agreement using language some interpreted as having implications for Taiwan’s status.

Huang Kuo-chang, Taiwan People’s Party chairman, urges President Lai Ching-te to resign, citing government failures. Opposition parties plan recall efforts.

KMT Chairman Eric Chu announced full support for recalling President Lai Ching-te, integrating it into party evaluations. Chu criticized Lai’s remarks and urged KMT cooperation.

Thousands of protesters braved heavy rain in Taipei to voice opposition against President Lai Ching-te’s policies, as KMT and TPP leaders criticized the DPP for orchestrating recall campaigns against opposition legislators. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an compared Taiwan under DPP rule to a dictatorship, while TPP Chairman Huang referenced detained former mayor Ko Wen-je as a symbol of resistance. The demonstration gains significance amid concerns about Taiwan’s export economy and democratic institutions.

The Kuomintang plans a peaceful protest on April 26 in Taipei, challenging President Lai and the Democratic Progressive Party. The KMT aims to defend Taiwan’s democracy and judicial independence.

KMT Chairman Eric Chu emphasizes unity among opposition forces, rejecting a no-confidence vote against President Lai Ching-te. Chu calls for collective efforts to restore Taiwan’s democratic values.

KMT Chairman Eric Chu announced plans to oust President Lai Ching-te, amid talks of a no-confidence vote. The KMT aims to align with public sentiment.

Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang urges President Lai Ching-te to join the ＂Return Democracy to Taiwan＂ summit, emphasizing unity and transparency.

Taiwan People’s Party considers supporting Kuomintang’s April 26 protest against the investigation into ＂ghost signatures.＂ Opposition leaders to discuss at summit.