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Taiwan seeks peace with China but must prepare for war, says President Lai

Taiwan wants peace and dialogue with China but the country must prepare for war and strengthen its defences, the island’s president Lai Ching-Te said on Tuesday, in an address marking his one year in ... Read More

Taiwan’s president asks lawmakers for billions of more dollars

Taiwan’s president is asking lawmakers to approve a new $40 billion spending package. He wants the money to bolster the country’s military because of China’s recent moves. As Host Carolyn Beeler ... Read More

Taiwan’s President to Seek an Extra $40 Billion for Military

President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms from the United States. Read More

Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan president expected to announce new air defence system, sources say

Taiwan president to give key national day speech on Friday China responded with war games to speech last year Taiwan rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims TAIPEI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai ... Read More

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

For proof that an economy can thrive even under constant military threats from a powerful neighbor and amid US President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, look no further than Taiwan. Read More

Citing Biblical story, Taiwan president says Israel is a model for island's defence

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Israel is a model for Taiwan to learn from in strengthening its defences, President Lai Ching-te said in remarks released on Tuesday, citing the Biblical story of David versus ... Read More

China war over Taiwan would trigger global financial crisis

A congr e ssional commission has warned lawmakers a war over Taiwan could be “cataclysmic” for the global economy, potentially slashing global GDP by as much as 10 percent. Read More

Taiwan does not want China’s ‘one country, two systems’, president says

Taiwan does not want China’s “one country, two systems” and must uphold its freedom and democracy, and resolve to defend itself, President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, rejecting Beijing’s latest push ... Read More

A global 'polycrisis' is looming, sparked by China, Taiwan and AI, say these researchers

Whoever creates artificial superintelligence first will command enormous geopolitical, military and economic advantages. The trade dispute between America and China will be decidedin favour of the ... Read More

Taiwan's president pledges to build air defense system in face of China threat

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan will accelerate the building of a “Taiwan Shield” or “T-Dome” air defense system in the face of the military threat from China, its leader said Friday. President Lai Ching ... Read More

Citing Biblical story, Taiwan president says Israel is a model for island's defence

Taiwan announced 'T-Dome' air defence system this month Taipei backed Israel strongly after outbreak of Gaza war President Lai has been courting Trump's conservative base TAIPEI, Oct 28 (Reuters) - ... Read More