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Lai Ching-te

Tracked across 27 events · 1604 articles · First seen Aug 13, 2025 · Last active Jul 02, 2026

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International
Impact: Lai Ching-te, the President of Taiwan, warned that if Taiwan were annexed by China, China's expansionist ambitions would extend to other countries in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. He is confident that the Parliament will approve an additional US$40 billion budget for defense purchases.
Feb 12, 2026 · 6 articles
6 0
International
Impact: Lai Ching-te, President of Taiwan, proposed a $40 billion extra defense spending and advocates for peace through strength, rejecting China's sovereignty claims.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
4 0
International
Impact: Lai Ching-te, the President of Taiwan, assured the public that his government would strengthen national defense and advance economic development in the face of challenges, including the military activities by the China — State Council of China.
Feb 16, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
Impact: As Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te has been rebuffed by China for talks and is labeled a 'separatist'. He is set to outline Taiwan's future national vision amidst ongoing tensions.
May 19, 2026 · 6 articles
6 10
International
Impact: President Lai Ching-te has prioritized building asymmetric combat capabilities, including drones, and has proposed significant defense spending packages to address the pressing need for enhanced security.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's President, is labeled a 'separatist' by China, which refuses to engage with him. He has expressed concerns about China's military threats undermining regional peace and stability.
Mar 30, 2026 · 96 articles
6 50
Regulatory
Impact: President Lai Ching-te is expected to promulgate the Virtual Asset Service Act within 10 days after its passage by the Taiwan — Legislative Yuan.
Jul 01, 2026 · 6 articles
6 10
International
Impact: Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's President, has proposed increased defense spending, which has been blocked by the opposition-controlled parliament.
Feb 17, 2026 · 6 articles
6 0
Domestic
Impact: Lai Ching-te, President of Taiwan, welcomed Sanae Takaichi's election, hoping for deeper partnership between Taiwan and Japan.
Oct 04, 2025 · 10 articles
8 0
International
Impact: Lai Ching-te is the current president of Taiwan, and his ruling party is involved in drafting legislation to address AI chip exports.
Apr 20, 2026 · 34 articles
7 0
International
Dec 31, 2025 · 6 articles
6 0
International
Dec 29, 2025 · 26 articles
2 0
Accidents
Dec 27, 2025 · 13 articles
2 0
Accidents
Dec 19, 2025 · 13 articles
8 0
International
Dec 18, 2025 · 43 articles
4 0
Accidents
Jan 23, 2026 · 36 articles
4 0
International
Jan 10, 2026 · 19 articles
4 0
Domestic
Apr 01, 2026 · 7 articles
6 0
International
Apr 12, 2026 · 12 articles
6 0
International
May 15, 2026 · 48 articles
6 0
International
May 13, 2026 · 12 articles
9 0
International
Apr 16, 2026 · 760 articles
8 0
International
May 10, 2026 · 334 articles
4 0
International
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
6 0
International
Apr 21, 2026 · 65 articles
4 0
International
Apr 28, 2026 · 13 articles
6 0
International
Apr 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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