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Taiwan's Lai rejects China pressure, pledges strong defense

Lai Ching-te defended Taiwan's sovereignty after US President Donald Trump suggested that arms sales to the island could be used as leverage in talks with China.

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domenica 17 maggio 2026·nbcnews.com
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domenica 17 maggio 2026·

pbs.org

Taiwan’s president defends U.S. arms purchases after Trump sowed doubts following visit to China

His statement came days after Trump raised doubts over his willingness to continue to sell arms to Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own breakaway province, to…

domenica 17 maggio 2026·

nationalpost.com

Taiwan won't be 'sacrificed or traded away,' president says after Trump calls weapon sales a bargaining 'chip' with China

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has gone on the offensive after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that arms sales to Taiwan could be used as a bargaining chip with China.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

abc.net.au

Taiwan president responds after Trump's visit to China

Speaking after Donald Trump's meeting with China's president, Taiwan's leader says the island will not be sacrificed or traded and will not give up its free way of life.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

dawn.com

Taiwan’s leader says island will not be ‘traded away’

TAIPEI: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday that Taiwan will never be “traded away” as he pressed ...

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

en.tempo.co

Taiwan Cannot Be Used as Bargaining Chip in US-China Deal, Says President

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan cannot be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations between the United States (US) and Beijing.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

arabnews.com

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are “the most important deterrent” of regional conflict and instability, after President…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

euronews.com

Taiwan defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Trump’s calling of arms sales to Taiwan a “bargaining chip” has raised concerns on the self-governing island of a potential change in US foreign policy towards the territory after…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

upi.com

Taiwan President William Lai says island's sovereignty 'non-negotiable' - UPI.com

William Lai Ching-te said Taiwan would not do anything to trigger conflict with China but vowed the island would never allow itself to be traded away.

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

ansa.it

Il presidente di Taiwan: 'Le forze straniere non possono decidere il nostro futuro' - Asia - Ansa.it

Trump: 'Parlerò con il presidente Lai prima di decidere sulla vendita di armi' (ANSA)

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

apnews.com

Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arm purchases, if given a chance

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says if given the chance, he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump that he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases and that they are essential for…

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

france24.com

Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future amid China pressure

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that “foreign forces” could not decide the future of the democratic island, days after US President Donald Trump suggested arms…

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

gmanetwork.com

If they spoke, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining stability

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that if he got the opportunity to speak to US President Donald Trump he would say China was undermining peace and causing tensions…

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

dw.com

Taiwan's Lai rejects China pressure, pledges strong defense

Lai Ching-te defended Taiwan's sovereignty after US President Donald Trump suggested that arms sales to the island could be used as leverage in talks with China.

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

nbcnews.com

Taiwan’s future cannot be decided by ‘external forces,’ president says

President Lai Ching-te faces pressure not only from China, which claims the island as its own and calls him a “separatist,” but also from the U.S., traditionally its most…

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

malaymail.com

Taiwan president Lai says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future

TAIPEI, May 20 — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said today that “foreign forces” cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security...

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

aljazeera.com

Taiwan’s president says future will not be decided by ‘external forces’

President Lai says Taiwan's future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

arabnews.com

Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future

Taipei: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that “foreign forces” cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to…

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

en.tempo.co

Taiwan's Lai Rejects China Pressure, Pledges Strong Defense

Lai Ching-te defended Taiwan's sovereignty after Trump suggested arms sales could be used as leverage in U.S.-China talks.

Taiwan gently pushes back on Trump’s warnings after China summit

Taiwan will not ‌be ‘sacrificed or traded’, its president warns following US-China summit

Taiwan’s president defends U.S. arms purchases after Trump sowed doubts following visit to China

Taiwan won't be 'sacrificed or traded away,' president says after Trump calls weapon sales a bargaining 'chip' with China

Taiwan president responds after Trump's visit to China

Taiwan’s leader says island will not be ‘traded away’

Taiwan Cannot Be Used as Bargaining Chip in US-China Deal, Says President

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called ‘bargaining chip’

Taiwan defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Taiwan President William Lai says island's sovereignty 'non-negotiable' - UPI.com

Il presidente di Taiwan: 'Le forze straniere non possono decidere il nostro futuro' - Asia - Ansa.it

Taiwan's Lai says he would tell Trump he hopes to continue arm purchases, if given a chance

Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future amid China pressure

If they spoke, Taiwan president would tell Trump China was undermining stability

Taiwan's Lai rejects China pressure, pledges strong defense

Taiwan’s future cannot be decided by ‘external forces,’ president says

Taiwan president Lai says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future

Taiwan’s president says future will not be decided by ‘external forces’

Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future

Taiwan's Lai Rejects China Pressure, Pledges Strong Defense