In a recent interview with Time magazine, President Lai Ching-te responded to questions regarding diplomacy, cross-strait relations, the semiconductor industry, and Taiwan’s domestic economic development.

On the morning of June 13, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by former United States Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger. In remarks, President Lai thanked the delegation for visiting Taiwan, demonstrating their concern and support.

In response to the reelection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Republic of India’s 18th Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) election, Presidential Office Spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui (郭雅慧) on June 5 stated that on behalf of Taiwan’s people and government, President Lai Ching-te offers his sincere congratulations to the government and people of India on the success of their parliamentary election completed through democratic processes. President Lai also said that he looks forward to continued

On June 5 (US EST), the United States government announced that it had notified Congress of the US$300 million sale to Taiwan of standard and non-standard spare and repair parts and related equipment for F-16 aircraft to improve Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities.

On the morning of June 3, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by International Peace Foundation (IPF) Founder and Chairman Uwe Morawetz. In remarks, President Lai thanked the IPF for coming to Taiwan to promote the Taiwan BRIDGES event series with National Taiwan University (NTU), and advance educational exchanges and global peace together. The president said he is confident the program will not only benefit Taiwan’s scholars, but also deepen our international connections and enhanc

On the morning of June 1, President Lai Ching-te met with members of Taiwan’s World Health Assembly (WHA) action team. In remarks, President Lai stated that standing on the front lines, the team fought for the human right to health for both Taiwan and the world. He also thanked the international community for their support for Taiwan. The president said that Taiwan is an indispensable member of the international community when it comes to ensuring global health security.

On the afternoon of May 22, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from Singapore to attend the inauguration of the 16th-term president and vice president. In remarks, President Lai said that as a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan will continue to work with Singapore and other like-minded countries to jointly safeguard regional peace and stability, and serve as a force for global prosperity. The president stated that moving forward, the new government will continue

On the afternoon of May 21, President Lai Ching-te met with papal envoy and Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown. In remarks, President Lai said that in recent years, Taiwan has taken on more responsibilities and has worked hand in hand with the Holy See to administer humanitarian aid and contribute more to the international community. The president said that moving forward, Taiwan will continue to cooperate with the Holy See to jointly safeguard regional peace and s

On the afternoon of May 21, President Lai Ching-te met with the United Kingdom Trade Envoy to Taiwan and a delegation from the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to attend the inauguration of the 16th-term president and vice president.

Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim were sworn in as the 16th-term ROC (Taiwan) president and vice president, respectively, May 20 in Taipei City, with Lai pledging to create a democratic, peaceful and prosperous future for the country’s 23 million people.