Lai Ching-te Statements
Lai Ching-te - Latest statements from the press
Premier of Taiwan (2017–2019), Vice President of Taiwan (2020–2024), President of Taiwan (since 2024
“ In response to President Trump’s latest actions, Taiwan needs to respond calmly, and communicate well with the industries,
Lai Ching-te,
Taiwan pledges to communicate and invest more in the U.S. after Trump…
“ The global semiconductor industry is an ecosystem, and it’s a division of work,
Lai Ching-te,
Taiwan pledges to communicate and invest more in the U.S. after Trump…
“ We will remain steadfast in cooperating with the U.S., Japan and other global partners to advance regional peace and prosperity,
Lai Ching-te,
China complains to Japan about ‘negative’ China references in Japan,…
“ Authoritarian countries such as China, Russia, North Korea and Iran are still collaborating to threaten the international order that is based on rules. This has severely influenced the Indo-Pacific…
Lai Ching-te,
Taiwan president vows to boost island’s defence budget as China…
“ Our visit to the memorial today in particular reminds us of the importance of ensuring peace. Peace is priceless and war has no winner. We have to fight - fight together - to prevent war,
Lai Ching-te,
War has no winners, Taiwan president says in visit to Hawaii
“ I think this is very meaningful and also makes us feel that we have a long way to go on this trip and bear heavy responsibilities,
Lai Ching-te,
Taiwan President Gets ‘Red Carpet’ Welcome In US, China Reacts
“ I once again emphasize that we are all Team Taiwan. We all work together, and we can successfully achieve our goals,
Lai Ching-te,
Taiwan President Gets ‘Red Carpet’ Welcome In US, China Reacts
“ I will also uphold the commitment to resist annexation or encroachment upon our sovereignty,
Lai Ching-te,
No right to represent us: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s message…
“ We are no longer trying to retake the mainland. But we are also unwilling to be ruled by the communist party. We want to continue a life of democracy, freedom, human rights and rule of law. Right?
Lai Ching-te,
On frontline island, Taiwan president rejects China’s rule for freedom
“ China intends to change the rules-based international order,
Lai Ching-te,
Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley calls for more…
“ This demonstrates the support and the value various other countries place on Taiwan,
Lai Ching-te,
Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering…
“ Taiwan and the U.S. are solid partners to each other who strive to maintain regional peace and stability,
Lai Ching-te,
New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self…