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Lai Ching-te vows to defend Taiwan sovereignty on Nat’l Day
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s National Day speech on Oct. 10 emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to global prosperity and sovereignty. He urged China to collaborate for peace.
2024/10/10 16:03
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Taiwan urges China to respect its historical significance
Premier Cho Jung-tai questions China’s stance on Taiwan’s National Day, while President Lai Ching-te’s remarks on the "motherland" concept draw global attention.
2024/10/08 17:34
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Taiwan sets record defense budget for 2025
Discover the details of Taiwan’s record-setting 2025 budget, including a historic defense budget of NT$647 billion, as President Lai emphasizes strengthening self-defense and democratic partnerships for peace and prosperity. Learn about the budget’s focus on social welfare, education, and economic development, alongside initiatives for long-term care, child care, net zero goals, anti-fraud measures, and housing solutions.
2024/08/07 15:27
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Taiwan’s new Premier outlines foreign policy goals
Discover how Taiwan’s new Premier Cho Jung-tai aims to foster democracy, peace, and prosperity with a comprehensive foreign policy system. Learn about his plans for national defense, economic innovation, and environmental goals.
2024/05/29 16:06
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Mike Pompeo lauds Taiwan’s global role, backs new leadership
Discover insights from the meeting between Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, focusing on deepening Taiwan-U.S. cooperation and mutual commitment to regional peace and global prosperity.
2024/05/22 10:22
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Lai urges China for dialogue with Taiwan’s elected gov’t
President-elect Lai Ching-te calls for dialogue with China to enhance peace across the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing mutual respect and criticizing Beijing’s selective engagement with the opposition. Lai pledges to continue President Tsai’s policies, focusing on defense, economic security, partnerships, and stable cross-strait relations to promote regional stability and prosperity.
2024/04/26 10:08
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Lai praises national talent across eras for Taiwan security
Lai Ching-te, the President-elect of Taiwan, announces the sixth wave of government appointments, emphasizing the importance of national talent across different eras for the development of democracy, peace, and prosperity. He draws parallels with U.S. administrations to highlight the continuity in national security teams and welcomes talents from all backgrounds to contribute to the nation’s future.
2024/04/25 17:57
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Taiwan’s president-elect vows to strengthen ties with US
On the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te commits to strengthening ties with the United States, emphasizing the importance of U.S. support for a free and democratic Taiwan. During a Democratic Progressive Party meeting, Lai highlights the act’s role in fostering a stable and robust bilateral relationship, and expresses hope for ongoing U.S. backing to maintain peace and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait.
2024/04/10 18:00
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Ma Ying-jeou calls for cross-strait peace, collaboration
Former President Ma Ying-jeou’s visit to Sun Yat-sen’s birthplace stirs emotions as he emphasizes the need for peace, unity, and prosperity between Taiwan and China, invoking the revolutionary leader’s teachings for future generations.
2024/04/02 17:39
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US reaffirms support for Taiwan ahead of Lai’s inauguration
Vice President Lai Ching-te meets with AIT Chair Laura Rosenberger to discuss deepening U.S.-Taiwan relations. Rosenberger congratulates Lai on his election victory and highlights the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. She emphasizes the mutually beneficial economic ties between the two nations and reaffirms the U.S.’s commitment to Taiwan’s defense. Rosenberger expresses confidence in Lai’s leadership in strengthening U.S.-Taiwan relations and Taiwan’s role in global security and prosperity.
2024/04/01 18:29
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US delegation meets Taiwan leaders amid regional tensions
President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan are set to meet with U.S. Select Committee on the CCP Chairman Mike Gallagher and a bipartisan delegation to discuss Taiwan-U.S. trade and the Indo-Pacific regional situation. The visit underscores the strong bipartisan support from the U.S. Congress for Taiwan and aims to deepen exchanges and cooperation for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
2024/02/22 09:45
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Taoyuan Mayor gifts lucky bags for New Year festivities
Taoyuan Mayor Simon Chang distributed "Year of the Dragon" lucky bags at the city hall on the final working day before the Lunar New Year. The bags featured a dragon enfolded in peach blossoms, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Each bag contained a one-dollar coin bundled with a red cord, believed to ward off evil and disasters. The lucky bags were labeled "Dragon’s Peace" and represented gathering wealth, good luck, and auspiciousness. Mayor Chang shared the bags with city hall staff, janitors, security guards, and the public passing by for business.
2024/02/07 16:21
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Philippines president breaks norms with Taiwan congrats
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. breaks tradition by congratulating Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te on his victory, a rare gesture due to the Philippines’ adherence to the "One-China policy" since 1975. Marcos Jr., in his social media post, referred to Lai as "Taiwan’s president" for the first time since taking office. He expressed his hopes for stronger ties between the two nations, emphasizing collaboration, mutual interests, peace, and prosperity in the future.
2024/01/16 12:06
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Taiwan’s allies voice support as China ramps up intimidation
China’s military intimidation of Taiwan ahead of the presidential election has been warned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). A joint statement by the US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel Kritenbrink, Japanese Deputy Minister and Director-General, Kobe Yasuhiro, and Republic of Korea Deputy Minister, Chung Byung-won, expressed support for Taiwan during a three-way dialogue in Washington. China’s recent military threats towards Taiwan, including deploying balloons across the Taiwan strait, violating airspace, and suspending parts of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), have raised concerns among the international community. MOFA has raised suspicions of attempts to influence the election and emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to cooperation with the US, Japan, and South Korea to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
2024/01/07 14:56
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Foreign Minister Wu slams China’s aggression in Le Monde
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu, has condemned China’s violation of the military status quo across the Taiwan Strait in an interview with Le Monde. He accuses China of attempting to obscure Taiwan’s sovereignty and initiating a ’choose between peace or war’ cognition war. Wu emphasizes that China’s interference efforts are increasingly difficult to discern and contradict Taiwan’s attempts to maintain the status quo. He reiterates President Tsai Ing-wen’s cautious and responsible stance ahead of the presidential election and commits to strengthening defense forces to show that invading Taiwan would not be easy for China. Wu also criticizes China’s hybrid warfare, alleging that it seeks to convince the public that the upcoming election is a choice between conflict and economic slowdown or peace and prosperity. Le Monde notes that Wu has been actively raising global awareness of the risks of conflict in the Taiwan Strait through visits to Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.
2024/01/03 11:08
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TAO urges Taiwan to uphold peace, reject independence
The Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesperson, Chen Binhua, emphasized the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait during a press conference. Chen suggested that if Taiwan adhered to the 1992 Consensus and opposed independence, cross-strait relations could return to a peaceful track. He called for both sides of the Strait to work together to uphold peace and stability for cross-strait prosperity. Chen’s statement aligns with recent remarks by Kuomintang’s (KMT) presidential candidate, Hou Yu-ih, who pledged to improve cross-strait relations through discussions and collaborations. Chen also criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for promoting Taiwan’s independence, refusing to acknowledge the 1992 Consensus, and colluding with foreign forces. He argued that these actions have caused tension and made Taiwan a source of instability in the region.
2023/12/27 14:31
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KMT calls for pre-Christmas rally against DPP government
The Kuomintang (KMT) has called for a public rally in front of Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building on Saturday night, urging citizens to voice their dissatisfaction with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government. This is the KMT’s first large-scale rally organized by the central committee. The KMT Secretary-General, Justin Huang, expressed the intention to rally constituents against corruption and dual-standard governance, striving for Taiwan’s national security, social justice, and economic prosperity. Huang hopes this rally will bring down the incompetent government and emphasized the KMT’s commitment to a final election victory. Among the three sets of presidential and vice-presidential candidates, Huang highlighted the "Hou-Jaw ticket" as the nation’s best option for peace.
2023/12/21 17:23
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U.S. approves $300M arms sale to Taiwan
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has received formal notification from the U.S. government about the sale of tactical information systems worth approximately US$300 million. This arms deal, the twelfth from the Biden administration to Taiwan since 2021, demonstrates the U.S.’s commitment to Taiwan’s defense needs. MOFA expressed gratitude for the U.S.’s continued fulfillment of its security commitments in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. The sale includes equipment, training, and technical support, which will enhance Taiwan’s national defense and deterrence capabilities. MOFA reiterated Taiwan’s determination to strengthen its self-defense capabilities, safeguard its territory, and preserve its democratic and free way of life in the face of China’s military expansion and provocation. The foreign ministry also emphasized the deepening security partnerships with the U.S. to uphold a rules-based international order and ensure peace, stability, and prosperity in the Taiwan Strait and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
2023/12/16 15:48
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Lai and Hsiao promise to guide Taiwan towards unity
Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate, officially launched his campaign alongside running mate Hsiao Bi-khim, emphasizing their shared mission to lead Taiwan towards a prosperous future. Lai praised Hsiao’s previous performances in Taipei and Hualien, particularly her handling of Taiwan-U.S. relations during her term as representative to the U.S. With global attention on Taiwan’s election, Lai emphasized the need for an experienced and steady leader to guide the country towards democracy, peace, and prosperity. Lai and Hsiao appealed to voters by promising steadfast guidance and uniting Taiwan on the right path. Hsiao’s return to politics is driven by her deep love for Taiwan and joint efforts towards national prosperity.
2023/11/22 19:39
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Hou Yu-ih taking account of Taiwan’s best interests
Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih visited the Shihlin Hulu Temple and emphasized that regardless of who becomes president, they must act in Taiwan’s best interest. Independent candidate Terry Gou and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) nominee Ko Wen-je also attended the event. Hou highlighted his 43-year career in the police force, defending the Republic of China and all citizens of Taiwan. Gou emphasized peace across the Taiwan Strait and facilitating Taiwan’s economic prosperity. Ko thanked Gou for his assistance during his tenure as mayor and visited the temple to pray for national peace.
2023/11/03 20:28
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Lai Ching-te continues journey as elections draws near
As Taiwan’s January elections approach, Democratic Progressive Party nominee Lai Ching-te is determined to secure the nation’s future. With extensive government experience and a focus on peace and prosperity, Lai’s commitment remains unshaken. Learn more about his dedication to Taiwan’s presidency.
2023/11/02 18:00
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Terry Gou urges support for presidential race on Facebook
Terry Gou, an independent presidential candidate in Taiwan, is calling for public support in the upcoming election. With only six days left to collect enough signatures to secure a spot on the ballot, Gou has been absent from the public eye for six consecutive days. In a Facebook post, he outlined his political philosophy centered on "peace," "prosperity," and "integrity," claiming to embody the spirit of a venture entrepreneur who values professionalism, organization, and fearlessness. Gou aims to build a Republic of China representing these principles and warns of potential chaos if no changes are made to the current power structure. He has set up signature collection stations across Taiwan and encourages the public to share his posts and invite friends to endorse his campaign.
2023/10/28 17:53
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U.S. commits to One China policy: Oudkirk
The U.S. reaffirms its commitment to the One-China policy, emphasizing its role in maintaining peace, stability, and prosperity for Taiwan and the wider region. The director of the American Institute in Taiwan highlights the benefits of maintaining the status quo and expresses confidence in Taiwan’s presidential candidates.
2023/10/02 19:13
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Taipei City gov’t reiterates mayor’s goals in Shanghai visit
Taipei City Government spokesperson reaffirms Chiang’s pledge to uphold democracy, peace, and prosperity goals.
2023/08/29 16:58
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賴清德投書《華爾街日報》 提「四大支柱」帶領台灣繁榮發展
民進黨主席暨2024總統參選人賴清德今天投書「華爾街日報」,闡明其重要政見「和平繁榮四大支柱」(Four pillars for peace and prosperity)。
2023/07/05 08:53