President Lai addressed the Copenhagen Democracy Summit, emphasizing unity among democracies against authoritarianism.
President Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping May 14-15 to discuss Taiwan arms sales, imprisoned Hong Kong media founder Jimmy Lai's release, and issues including artificial intelligence, Iran, and nuclear weapons.
President Trump will pressure President Xi Jinping to halt Chinese support for Iran during their Beijing summit this week, while the U.S. simultaneously imposed sanctions on Chinese satellite companies and traders accused of aiding Iranian military capabilities.
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced customs exemptions on African imports while Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini in May 2026, intensifying Beijing and Taipei's competing diplomatic efforts across Africa to expand influence and secure strategic partnerships.
Trump's summit with Xi carries high stakes for Taiwan amid China's claims.
Trump's stance on Taiwan raises questions ahead of his summit with Xi Jinping.
President Trump's ambivalent stance toward Taiwan, demonstrated through conditional military support and transactional rhetoric, raises concerns ahead of his summit with Xi Jinping that the U.S. may reconsider its long-standing commitment to the island democracy.
President Trump retreated from aggressive China tariffs after economic blowback, softening US policy while Xi consolidates leverage ahead of their Beijing summit amid intensifying US-China competition across trade, technology, and geopolitical spheres.
Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
Taiwan shows off F-16 jets rapid response amid tensions with China
Taiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defense spending package, significantly boosting military capabilities amid escalating regional tensions with China and growing concerns over cross-strait security threats.
The U.S. announced a military drawdown in Germany, Taiwan's president concluded an African visit, Sudan accused Ethiopia of regional aggression, and Britain's Labour Party suffered local election losses this week.
Trump Administration Issues New Warning to China Over Taiwan
US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China
Taiwan’s Legislature Passes Reduced Special Defense Budget
Taiwan's opposition-led legislature cuts President Lai's proposed defense budget by over a third despite US urging.
Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament approved 25 billion dollars in extra defence spending, falling short of the government's requested 39.81 billion dollars to counter China's military modernization, citing transparency concerns.
President Trump's ambivalent Taiwan stance ahead of his Xi summit raises concerns about potential policy shifts, despite approving record military sales while pressuring Taiwan financially and discussing the island's status with Beijing.
President Trump authorized an eleven billion dollar arms package for Taiwan but delayed delivery and expressed willingness to negotiate with Xi Jinping, raising concerns about U.S. commitment to the island democracy amid broader strategic recalibration with China.
President Trump, heading into talks with Xi Jinping, shows ambivalence toward Taiwan despite approving an $11 billion arms package, raising concerns he may reduce U.S. support for the island democracy that China claims as its own.
US senators visiting Taiwan urge approval of a $40 billion defense budget amid China tensions.
President Trump, demonstrating ambivalence toward Taiwan before his summit with Xi Jinping, authorized an eleven billion dollar arms sale but hasn't delivered it, raising concerns he may reduce U.S. support for the island democracy amid transactional negotiations.
President Trump's ambivalent stance toward Taiwan, including conditional arms sales and pressure for economic concessions, raises concerns ahead of his summit with Xi Jinping about potential U.S. policy shifts on the island democracy.
President Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini in May 2026 despite regional opposition, while China secured customs exemptions for African imports and engaged Taiwan's opposition leader, intensifying both nations' competition for African influence and diplomatic recognition.
Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun, after meeting Xi Jinping, argued the island should reduce military spending and pursue dialogue with China, warning against becoming "the next Ukraine," as lawmakers cut the defense budget by roughly one-third.
US concerned that further delays in Taiwan defence spending are ‘concession’ to China
Taiwan reduced a major US arms purchase under Chinese pressure, alarming American officials who view the decision as undermining regional security and demonstrating Beijing's growing influence over Taipei's defense capabilities.
Taiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defence spending bill to strengthen military capabilities amid escalating tensions with China, representing a significant commitment to bolster national security.
Taiwan Tensions Rise as Opposition Leader Heads to China for ‘Peace Mission’
Paraguay leader Pena condemns China over Taiwan isolation bid
Taiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defense budget increase, though reduced from initial proposals, strengthening military capabilities amid rising tensions with China and broader regional security concerns.
Taiwan welcomes Paraguay's president to strengthen ties amid China's pressure.
Taiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defence spending package for US military systems including HIMARS and missile platforms, after opposition parties reduced the government's original $40 billion proposal to prioritize critical procurement and spending oversight.
Taiwan's president thanks the US for helping strengthen its defenses.
Trump approved an $11 billion Taiwan arms package but shows ambivalence toward the island democracy ahead of his Xi summit, raising concerns he may reduce U.S. support for Taiwan amid broader U.S.-China tensions.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will pressure President Trump during their Beijing summit to reduce U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, a self-governing island Beijing claims as territory, potentially threatening decades of carefully balanced U.S.-China policy.
President Trump, preparing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, has shown ambivalence toward Taiwan despite authorizing an $11 billion arms package, raising concerns he may reduce U.S. support for the island democracy that Beijing claims as its own territory.
Trump considers discussing US arms sales to Taiwan with China's Xi Jinping.
President Trump visits China this week seeking tactical gains on technology, tariffs, and trade rather than strategic breakthroughs, as both nations remain deeply distrustful while attempting to disentangle their economically interdependent relationship.
Trump authorized an $11 billion Taiwan arms package but conditions delivery on Taiwan's increased U.S. investments, raising concerns he may compromise on Taiwan's defense during his summit with Xi.
Trump authorized an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan but conditions delivery on trade concessions, raising concerns among analysts that the transactional president might compromise longstanding U.S. support during his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping.
Defusing the "Time Bomb" of the China-Taiwan Conflict
The US and other nations have a self-interest incentive to arm and deter a potential CCP war against Taiwan.
US Concerned by Taiwan's Defence Spending Delay
Taiwan's parliament approved a NT$780 billion defense budget primarily for American military equipment purchases, strengthening the island's military capabilities amid escalating cross-strait tensions with China.
Taiwan Opposition Leader Cheng Li-wun Makes Rare China Visit
Taiwan passes $25 billion defence spending bill after months of political deadlock
Why China's looking to the skies to thwart Taiwan's diplomatic outreach
Taiwan's Parliament approved a $25 billion defense spending bill Friday for U.S. weapons after political disputes, falling short of the government's $40 billion proposal amid ongoing tensions with China's territorial claims.