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The latest news on William Lai, (also known as Lai Ching-te),Taiwanese politician, former physician and currently the 8th president of the Republic of China, including politics news.
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Born
6 Oct 1959
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Leader of Taiwan
Taiwan
Over 3 million Taiwanese visited mainland China in 2025, Taipei says
Taiwanese media attributes slow post-pandemic recovery to cross-strait tensions, partial travel bans.
14 Feb 2026 - 7:45PM
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Taiwan defence budget delays may push island down US priority list: William Lai
14 Feb 2026 - 2:44PM
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Taiwan
Xi, Trump and why their talks are stoking unease in Taiwan
5 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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Taiwan
US defence strategy omission raises alarm in Taiwan over Trump’s intentions
Document splits opinion, with some experts fearing that the island could become a bargaining chip between Washington and Beijing.
31 Jan 2026 - 3:16PM
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What next for Taiwan as William Lai refuses to attend impeachment hearings?
Lawmakers from ruling DPP have dismissed process as political theatre designed to generate publicity ahead of election season.
25 Jan 2026 - 2:54PM
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Taiwanese military’s closed-door meeting draws ‘black box’ criticism
Taiwan’s defence minister delivers classified briefing on record US$39.5 billion budget in a bid to break opposition blockade.
20 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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Will US exit from world bodies deal fresh blow to Taiwan’s global profile push?
Opposition lawmakers fear the island’s international space will shrink still further without Washington’s voice in dozens of global bodies.
18 Jan 2026 - 11:06AM
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US-China relations
US bill for US$300 million military support to Taiwan passes House
The 482-page bill outlining varying military assistance comes as Taipei announced that more US weapons sales to Taiwan are in the pipeline.
23 Jan 2026 - 4:31AM
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Taiwan names DPP stalwart new cross-strait chief amid Beijing’s scepticism
Taipei touts former speaker of the island’s legislature as having ‘laid a solid foundation for Taiwan-Japan friendship’ in his previous role.
14 Jan 2026 - 7:08PM
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The Chinese century may already be here
International competition will be won by nations with steady and realistic policies guided by a vision, not the ones indulging in cowboy militarism.
14 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Taiwan, US launch joint production of 155mm artillery shells amid blockade fears
Island’s defence ministry says Ukraine war underscores urgency of securing sustained ammunition supply in event of armed conflict.
13 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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Taiwan to fortify key facilities and ramp up ammunition output to ward off PLA
Senior official says the island must be ready for drones and new grey-zone tactics as Trump fuels doubts about US commitment.
10 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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Are the Communist Party and the KMT reviving a cross-strait political channel?
The Kuomintang’s vice-chairman is expected to head a party delegation from Taiwan to the mainland later this month, reports say.
9 Jan 2026 - 8:01PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
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US invasion of Venezuela no guarantee of hemispheric dominance
By signalling how far it will go to defend its interests in Venezuela, the US might have intensified conflicts closer to home rather than resolving them.
8 Jan 2026 - 9:32PM
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Taiwan fears copycat PLA ‘decapitation’ strike after US grabs Venezuelan leader
Taipei says its military stands ready, but security experts warn about Beijing’s ability to quickly pivot from drills to actual combat.
5 Jan 2026 - 9:34PM
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KMT chair hopes to take peace message to Beijing while on political tightrope
Cheng Li-wun is concerned about timing of visit as election season looms, while critics say her plan downplays security threat to Taiwan.
4 Jan 2026 - 5:49PM
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War and conflict
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If Trump wants a deal with China, he must rein in US allies in Asia
From Manila to Tokyo, domestic political dynamics are increasing the risks of a dangerous confrontation between Washington and Beijing.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
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Taiwan’s leader seeks T-Dome ‘connectivity’ to fend off Beijing attack
William Lai Ching-te outlines ‘layered defence’ fusion of satellite, radar and drone data to create backbone for security shield.
29 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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What next for Taiwan’s Lai as US$37 billion defence boost blocked by KMT, allies?
Procedural blockade for eight-year military spending package has also stalled 2026 general budget review, piling up pressure on ruling DPP.
28 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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Taiwan’s lawmakers vote to start impeachment process against William Lai
Opposition-controlled legislature will hold a series of hearings before a formal vote in May.
26 Dec 2025 - 8:31PM
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How Beijing’s strategy shift explains decreased PLA activity in the Taiwan Strait
PLA warplanes and ships have been less active around the island in the second half of the year, Taiwanese data shows.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:58AM
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China-Japan relations
Beijing ‘firmly opposes’ Japanese lawmakers’ trips to Taiwan
Visits to the island by parliamentary members ‘seriously violate’ political foundations underpinning bilateral relations, Beijing says.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:52PM
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Taiwan’s missile shield plan has ‘critical flaws’, mainland Chinese report says
Military magazine claims the island’s proposed air defence system would be unreliable against an attack by the PLA.
20 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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Taiwan’s opposition lawmakers vow to impeach leader William Lai
Proposal is likely to be a symbolic gesture as impeachment would require 76 legislators to agree, while opposition camp holds only 62 seats.
19 Dec 2025 - 7:29PM
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Taiwan government accused of trying to ‘bypass legislature’ amid bitter row
A dispute over how funds are allocated has triggered a stand-off in which both sides accused the other of undermining the constitution.
17 Dec 2025 - 1:00PM
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Taiwan RedNote ban backfires, driving mainland Chinese app’s top download rise
Many users and opposition politicians accuse Taiwan’s ruling party of overreach and damaging island’s reputation for open internet access.
9 Dec 2025 - 8:05PM
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US-China relations
What could challenge Washington’s latest strategic goal on Taiwan?
The White House says it wants to deter a conflict over the island, ‘ideally’ through its military advantage.
6 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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Lifeline or rubbish? Taiwan updates disaster and conflict survival guide
‘Little orange book’ sent to nearly 10 million households advises on survival response, but many question its cost and value.
6 Dec 2025 - 4:14PM
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