Lai Ching-te

New Year, Same Political Crisis for Taiwan

Sticking to a simple New Year’s resolution under normal circumstances is hard enough. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s (賴清德) resolution is not

For nearly every world leader, appealing to Trump has been an adjustment. Zelensky put on a suit. Starmer dangled a palace visit. South Korea’s

1. U.S.: Bipartisan Delegation Visits Taiwan, U.S. House of Representatives Passes Two Taiwan-Related Bills, Continued Efforts to Push for Taiwan’s

1. U.S.: Alaskan Natural Gas Purchase, Fighter Jet Delivery Ceremony and $870 Million in Unfrozen Security Assistance Programs Amid the Trump

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) gave a national security speech last week in which he labeled China as a “foreign hostile force.” The speech

1. U.S.: Reaction to U.S. Aid Pause, Trump’s Mixed Signals and President Lai’s Meeting with Former Deputy National Security Advisor After the

Taiwan wants to spend $8 billion dollars on new weapons from the U.S. But will the president be able to loosen the purse strings held by

Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that it is in negotiations with the United States for military purchases potentially worth $10

People in Taiwan have been worried ever since Donald Trump first said that Taiwan stole America’s chips industry and should pay the U.S. for

1. U.S.: Mike Pence Visit to Taiwan, Lai’s Message to Trump, Taiwan-U.S. Initiative on 21st-Century Trade Coming Into Force On January 17,

Who is Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te (賴清德)? What phrase do journalists reach for to describe him? If you regularly read coverage

When Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te (賴清德) speaks, he has an audience of three. Like any leader, he speaks to the citizens of his country,