Entity · Person
William Lai Ching-te
Person · Head_of_state · Taiwan · 72 dispatches indexed · last seen May 13, 2026
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China & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026China & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026
American Enterprise Institute - AEI · 4d ago
International Relations
Taiwan’s leader visits Eswatini despite pressure from China to block tripTaiwan's leader William Lai visits Eswatini, Africa's only nation recognizing Taiwan, despite China's pressure.
Al Jazeera · May 3
Geopolitical Conflict
China & Taiwan Update, March 13, 2026China & Taiwan Update, March 13, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · May 2
Other
China & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026China & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · Apr 25
International Relations
US slams Beijing after African countries block Taiwan leader’s eSwatini tripThe US slams Beijing after African countries block Taiwan leader's trip to eSwatini at China's behest.
South China Morning Post · Apr 23
Defense & Arms Transfers
US approves $11bn in arms sales to Taiwan in deal likely to anger ChinaThe United States approved an $11 billion arms sales package to Taiwan, escalating US-China tensions amid Beijing's claims over the island and Washington's commitment to supporting Taiwan's defensive capabilities.
Al Jazeera · Apr 19
Geopolitical Conflict
EU says China’s recent military exercise around Taiwan increases cross-strait tensionsEU says China’s recent military exercise around Taiwan increases cross-strait tensions
Anadolu Ajansı · Apr 19
Geopolitical Conflict
Special Report: Surprise PRC Military Exercise Around TaiwanSpecial Report: Surprise PRC Military Exercise Around Taiwan
Institute for the Study of War · Apr 19
Geopolitical Conflict
China offers cash bounties for information on Taiwanese military officersChina offers cash bounties for information on Taiwanese military officers
Al Jazeera · Apr 3
Geopolitical Conflict
China launches largest military drills off Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire exercises caught on cameraChina launches largest military drills off Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire exercises caught on camera
Fox News · 5d ago
International Relations
Taiwan leader visits Eswatini despite China’s attempts to block tripTaiwan's President William Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini, signing trade agreements despite China's attempts to block the trip.
Al Jazeera · May 3
Other
China & Taiwan Update, January 2, 2026China & Taiwan Update, January 2, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · Apr 26
Other
China & Taiwan Update, April 24, 2026China & Taiwan Update, April 24, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · Apr 25
Other
China & Taiwan Update, March 13, 2026China & Taiwan Update, March 13, 2026
American Enterprise Institute - AEI · Apr 20
Geopolitical Conflict
‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games
Al Jazeera · Apr 19
Other
China & Taiwan Update, December 5, 2025China & Taiwan Update, December 5, 2025
Institute for the Study of War · Apr 19
Other
China & Taiwan Update, February 23, 2026China & Taiwan Update, February 23, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · Apr 19
International Relations
On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliationOn rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation
Al Jazeera · 6d ago
International Relations
Taiwan leader visits Eswatini despite China’s attempts to block tripTaiwan's President William Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini, signing trade agreements despite China's attempts to block the trip.
Al Jazeera · May 3
International Relations
Kuomintang gets the carrots, DPP the stickTaiwan's KMT gets support from Beijing, while the DPP faces isolation and confrontation.
South China Morning Post · Apr 25
Geopolitical Politics
China & Taiwan Update, April 24, 2026China pressured African countries to block Taiwan's president from visiting Eswatini, eroding Taiwan's sovereignty.
American Enterprise Institute - AEI · Apr 24
Other
China & Taiwan Update, February 23, 2026China & Taiwan Update, February 23, 2026
American Enterprise Institute - AEI · Apr 20
Geopolitical Conflict
China warns foreign interference in Taiwan will be ‘crushed’China warns foreign interference in Taiwan will be ‘crushed’
Al Jazeera · Apr 19
Geopolitical Conflict
US says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensionsUS says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensions
Al Jazeera · Apr 19
International Relations
On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliationTaiwan's opposition leader visits China, seeking reconciliation and dialogue with Beijing amid rising tensions.
Al Jazeera · Apr 8