Lai Ching-te & China
26 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, the President of Taiwan, had to cancel his planned visit to Eswatini due to pressure from China on other African nations, highlighting the challenges Taiwan faces in international diplomacy.
China: China exerted 'intense pressure' and 'economic coercion' on Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar, leading to the revocation of flight permits for Lai Ching-te's aircraft. China denies coercion and praises the actions of the African countries, reinforcing its 'one China' principle.
Apr 21, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, President of Taiwan, proposed a $40 billion extra defense spending and advocates for peace through strength, rejecting China's sovereignty claims.
China: China views Taiwan as its own territory and refuses to speak to Lai Ching-te, whom it considers a 'separatist'. The proposed defense budget in Taiwan is intended to counter China.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, the President of Taiwan, is hosting Santiago Peña to reinforce diplomatic ties and secure cooperation, while also condemning China's pressure tactics.
China: China is actively trying to isolate Taiwan by urging its diplomatic allies, including Paraguay, to sever ties. China's actions are seen as applying military and economic pressure on Taiwan.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: As the President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te made statements affirming Taiwan's sovereignty and the importance of US arms sales, directly responding to concerns raised by the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
China: China is identified as the source of regional instability and has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control, viewing Taiwan as a province.
May 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's President, has stated that Taiwan does not need to declare formal independence as it already considers itself a sovereign nation. Beijing views him as a 'troublemaker' for cross-strait peace.
China: China views Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out using force to unify it. Xi Jinping, China's President, emphasized the Taiwan question as the most important issue in China-US relations, warning of potential conflict if mishandled.
May 15, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's president, stressed the importance of US arms purchases as a deterrent and thanked Donald Trump for past support, while also asserting Taiwan's sovereignty.
China: China claims Taiwan as its own territory and views US arms sales to Taiwan as interference. China has warned of 'clashes and even conflicts' if the issue is not handled properly.
May 17, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, President of Taiwan, requested a special defense budget, which was partially cut by Taiwan's parliament, potentially weakening Taiwan's defense posture and providing leverage for China.
China: China strongly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan, viewing Taiwan as its own territory and the sales as interference in its internal affairs. China seeks to persuade the United States to halt or reduce defense support for Taiwan.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, President of Taiwan, considers the island already independent, making a formal declaration unnecessary.
China: China hosted Donald Trump for a state visit, where its leader Xi Jinping pressed against US support for Taiwan independence and discussed trade and geopolitical issues.
May 15, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, the President of Taiwan, has been branded a 'Taiwan independence diehard' by Beijing, and Donald Trump's comments suggest a perceived shift towards independence that could lead to conflict.
China: China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and has reacted strongly to U.S. arms sales, staging live fire drills. China's President Xi Jinping has warned Donald Trump of potential 'clashes and even conflicts' over the issue of Taiwan.
May 16, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, President of Taiwan, considers the island already independent, making a formal declaration unnecessary, which aligns with Taiwan's foreign ministry's statement.
China: China views Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to annex it by force. President Xi Jinping pressed Donald Trump not to support Taiwan's independence, warning of potential conflict.
May 16, 2026 · 11 articles
Accidents
Lai Ching-te: President Lai Ching-te attended briefings on Typhoon Podul, demonstrating government attention to the disaster and its impact on Taiwan.
China: China's southeastern coast, particularly Fujian and Guangdong provinces, prepared for and experienced the landfall of Typhoon Podul, leading to school suspensions and halted train and ferry services. Other central provinces also faced heavy rainfall.
Aug 13, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's President, is the leader Donald Trump mentioned he might speak with regarding the proposed arms sale.
China: China claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes United States arms sales to Taiwan, maintaining pressure on the island and seeking unification.
May 16, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, the current President of Taiwan and a member of the Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, has been criticized by Beijing, further escalating tensions.
China: China is a central nation in the summit, involved in trade disputes, technology competition, the Taiwan issue, and discussions regarding the war in Iran.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te had to cancel a trip to Eswatini after several African countries barred his aircraft, reportedly under pressure from China.
China: China implemented a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries, aiming to enhance its soft power and increase trade, while excluding Eswatini due to its ties with Taiwan.
Apr 28, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te is the President of Taiwan, whose name Donald Trump appeared to struggle to recall.
China: China, represented by Xi Jinping, warned against mishandling relations with Taiwan and proposed a new framework for its relationship with the United States. China also discussed potential trade deals.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te is potentially the 'person that right now is ... running Taiwan' that Donald Trump referred to, regarding a pending arms sale.
China: China is a key participant in the summit, engaging in trade discussions, issuing warnings about Taiwan, and expressing frustration over the Iran war.
May 14, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Lai Ching-te: 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
International
Lai Ching-te: 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
International
Lai Ching-te: 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
Domestic
Lai Ching-te: Lai Ching-te, President of Taiwan, welcomed Sanae Takaichi's election, hoping for deeper partnership between Taiwan and Japan.
Oct 04, 2025 · 10 articles
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