William Lai News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Taiwan: Lai pledges support for agriculture, fisheries amid US tariff talks
Taipei, April 20: Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te has assured aquaculture industry leaders that Taiwan's ongoing tariff negotiations with the US would not come at the expense of its agricultural and fishery sectors, as concerns rise over Washington's proposed trade measures primarily targeting China, Taipei Times reported.
US senator reiterates support for Taiwan
Taipei, April 20: Republican Party Senator Pete Ricketts of the US told Taiwanese President William Lai that the US would continue to assist Taiwan with its self-defence and also wants to see peace across the Taiwan Strait without coercion or the threat of force, as reported by the Taipei Times.
Taipei Mayor Chiang calls no-confidence vote
Taipei, April 19: Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) on Thursday called on the legislature to pass a vote of no confidence against the Cabinet, accusing President William Lai Ching-te's administration of misusing judicial power, Taipei Times reported.
Taiwan receives first long-awaited F-16C/D Block 70 Jets from US
Taipei, March 30: Taiwan on Friday received the first of its long-awaited 66 F-16C/D Block 70 jets from the US during a delivery ceremony held at Lockheed Martin's factory in the US's Greenville, South Carolina, Taipei Times reported on Sunday.
Taiwan detects 'massive' Chinese military presence in region
Taipei, March 18: Amid growing security concern and aggressive posturing of China, Taiwan stated on Tuesday that it has detected a number of Chinese aircraft and warships operating around the country over the past 24 hours that crossed the meridian line of the Taiwan Strait and entered air defence identification zone.
Thanking G7, Taiwan calls for peace and stability in Taiwan Strait
Taipei, March 15: Pledging to work towards upholding the free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday welcomed and appreciated the Group of 7 (G7) Foreign Ministers' communique that reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Eye on China, Taiwan announces 17 strategies to strengthen national security
Taipei, March 14: Pledging to strengthen national security, Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te has announced 17 strategies to counter growing infiltration efforts and from reinstating the military court system to enhance scrutiny of immigrants from China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Taiwan sanctions seven Chinese Universities over security concerns
Taipei, Mar 1: Taiwan has sanctioned seven universities, dubbed the "seven sons of China's national defence," that pose a security threat to the nation, according to local media.
Taiwan President asks universities to be cautious of China's influence
Taipei, Feb 20: Asserting that democracy and academic independence are invaluable, Taiwan's President William Lai said on Thursday asked universities to be cautious about any exchanges with China. He was speaking at the 2025 National Conference for the University Presidents of Taiwan at an academic conference in Yilan.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te vows to increase its investment in US
Taipei, February 16: Taiwan President William Lai has announced plans to increase the country's investment in the US and continue to collaborate with friends and allies to build global democratic supply chains, the Taipei Times reported.
President Lai warns against China's escalating United Front tactics
Taipei, February 1: Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te urged the public to remain alert to China's growing "united front" strategies, which have intensified recently as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues its relentless pursuit of Taiwan's annexation, as reported by the Taipei Times.