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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te was unable to proceed with a trip to Eswatini after several European states, following intervention from Beijing, denied him overflight and transit rights, further hindering his international travel freedom.
The Taiwanese government claims that Beijing used economic coercion to persuade three African nations to revoke permission for President Lai Ching-te to use their airspace during a planned trip.
Taiwan's military has stated that a delay in its budget threatens $2.4 billion in weapons buying and training. President Lai Ching-te's administration plans to increase defense spending by 22.9% to T$949.5 billion in 2026.
KMT's Cheng seeks talks with Xi, pans President Lai's defense proposal Nikkei Asia
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has announced that two nuclear power plants on the island meet the conditions for reactivation, as the energy import-dependent nation seeks to boost its domestic power generation capacity.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has emphasized the strong democratic ties between Taiwan and Poland.
The US president laid out some of his objectives on Monday, but made no mention of what Iran's future might look like after the war.
Taiwanese President Lai has expressed gratitude to Eswatini for its continued support of Taiwan's participation in international organizations and affairs.
Taiwan announced the cancellation of President Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini, alleging that China exerted pressure on three other African countries to revoke overflight permissions for his aircraft
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has proposed the controversial reopening of two nuclear power plants to increase domestic electricity generation, citing extreme dependence on energy imports and the growing demand from artificial intelligence.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the island's first direct presidential election, marking a significant milestone in its democratic history.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called for bipartisan cooperation and support for a crucial defense bill, emphasizing the importance of national security.
Taiwan's Han has stated that President Lai is willing to deliver the state of the nation address at the Legislative Yuan, indicating a potential shift in political protocol.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te stated that confronting the truths of the 228 Incident helps strengthen Taiwan's democracy.
African nations have blocked their airspace to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, forcing the cancellation of a visit to Eswatini, Taiwan's last ally on the continent, a move celebrated by China.
Taiwanese President Lai has stated that appeasing authoritarian regimes will not lead to genuine peace.
A bipartisan US congressional delegation visited Taiwan and met with President Lai Ching-te, indicating their support for Taiwan's special budget of over 6 trillion yen aimed at strengthening its defense capabilities.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced that two nuclear power plants on the island meet the conditions for reactivation, as the energy import-dependent nation seeks to boost its domestic power generation capacity.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is calling for bipartisan support for a new defense bill aimed at strengthening the nation's security capabilities.
The US president laid out four objectives for the US and Israel-led operation, including destroying Iran's missile capabilities, annihilating its navy and preventing it from gaining a nuclear weapon.