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
“ Taiwan is willing to help and to cooperate in addressing these economic challenges,
Lai Ching-te,
China should focus on economy not ‘territorial expansion’, Taiwan…
“ China's economy is indeed struggling,
Lai Ching-te,
China should focus on economy not ‘territorial expansion’, Taiwan…
“ Authoritarian governments often choose to be silent and forget history; democratic societies choose to preserve the truth and refuse to forget those who have contributed to the ideal of human rights…
Lai Ching-te,
Beijing slams Rubio ‘attack’ on China after Tiananmen Square remarks
“ We feel that this is unreasonable and are also worried about the subsequent impact these measures may have on the global economy.
Lai Ching-te,
Trade war begins, China hits back at Donald Trump, slaps US with…
“ subvert, obtain secrets, lure members of the armed forces and influence public opinion to lose confidence in our national defence require that we step up our legal safeguards to prevent and detect…
Lai Ching-te,
Tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration,…
“ 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