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Taiwan president to meet senior officials on US tariffs: sources

Incumbent Vice-President Lai Ching-te, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s presidential candidate, casting his vote at a polling station in Tainan on Jan 13.
International

Taiwan is a trusted partner for high-tech sector, president says in Hawaii

Lawmakers from the largest opposition party Kuomintang try to block plastic bags, some with a text reading “trash”, that were thrown by lawmakers from the Democratic Progressive Party during a session at the Parliament in Taipei.
International

Taiwan passes Bill curbing president’s powers, despite protests

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te (R) putting on a hat received from US Representative Michael McCaul during a meeting at the Presidential Office in Taipei.
International

US lawmaker tells Taiwan weapons are coming, China drills show deterrence need

Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers gather around Han Kuo-yu, speaker of the Legislative Yuan, center, during a protest by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmakers at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei, Taiwan, on Friday, May 24, 2024. Demonstrations are expected across Taiwan today in protest against a push by opposition lawmakers to pass a bill that would expand their powers and limit new President Lai Ching-te's ability to govern in the most dangerous flashpoint in US-China ties. Photographer: Lam Yik Fei/Bloomberg
International

Tens of thousands protest against contentious Taiwan parliament reforms

Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's incoming president, during his swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Taipei, Taiwan, on Monday, May 20, 2024. Lai was sworn in as president of the democratic island, putting him right at the heart of a geopolitical rivalry involving the world’s two biggest powers. Source: Taipei News Photographer Association/Bloomberg
International

New President Lai vows to defend Taiwan’s democracy

Lai had faced two opponents for the presidency – Hou Yu-ih and former Taipei mayor Dr Ko Wen-je.
Global Enterprise

Taiwan ruling party’s Lai Ching-te wins presidential election

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