Taiwan President Lai, ex-US Vice President Pence discuss China's assertiveness
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has held talks with former US Vice President Mike Pence, apparently hoping to strengthen cooperation with Washington amid China's increasing assertiveness.
Former US vice president meets with Lai Ching-te
Former United States Vice President Mike Pence met with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) Friday and reiterated the US would not abandon its Indo-Pacific allies. Lai thanked Pence for his role in promoting arms sales to Taiwan and for his numerous public pronouncements in support of the country against diplomatic isolation by China,
Pence lands in Taiwan for meetings with president, tech leaders
Former Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Taiwan on Thursday, two sources familiar with the trip told The Hill. Pence plans to meet with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao
US Will Not Abandon Pacific Allies, Former Vice President Pence Says in Taipei
The United States will not abandon its allies in the Pacific and the incoming Trump administration should renew its commitment to providing Taiwan with the means to defend itself, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said in Taipei on Friday.
Mike Pence lands in Taiwan to meet with Lai
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Former US Vice President Mike Pence has reportedly arrived in Taiwan to show support for the country. The Hill cited two sources as saying that Pence arrived in Taiwan on Thursday with plans to meet with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴).
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence Visits Taiwan With Words of Support - TaiwanPlus News
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has visited Taipei for the first time, giving a speech in which he urged the incoming Trump administration to continue supporting Taiwan.
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Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned
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Taiwan's top China official says Beijing must stop shunning Lai, Nikkei reports
Taipei's top China affairs official warned that Taiwan's government "will not tolerate" Beijing's active engagement solely ...
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Taiwan’s premier says opposition’s budget cuts would cripple key functions
Cho Jung-tai calls the budget an unprecedented ‘budget storm’ that would hurt government functions, from national security to ...
Taiwan's Lai sending lawmaker delegation to Trump inauguration
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has met a delegation of cross-party lawmakers who will attend US President-elect Donald Trump ...
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Taiwan may cut its defense budget, just as Trump returns
Tensions will come to a head Tuesday, when Taiwan’s parliament is due to vote on this year’s budget. The two parties that ...
Defense ministry slams Lai’s claims that 'Taiwan needs to raise defense budget,' says seeking independence leads to self-destruction
We warn the Lai Ching-te authorities and separatists that any attempt to seek independence by force is just like holding back the tide with a broom, and will eventually lead to self-destruction, Wu ...
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Taiwan Strengthens Civil Defence Amid Rising Threats: A Look into Ongoing Efforts and Challenges
Taiwan, led by President Lai Ching-te, has made strides in bolstering its civil defence as threats from China ...
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Taiwan's Lai Says Island Must Show 'Determination' To Defend Itself
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday the island must boost defence spending and "demonstrate its determination" to protect itself, in a New Year's speech just weeks before Donald ...