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Taiwan president vows to strengthen island's defences in Lunar New Year message
President Lai pledged to boost defense amid cross-strait tensions and advance economic growth with stronger support for micro, small, and medium enterprises, which make up half of Taiwan's economy.
- President Lai Ching-te in his Lunar New Year message pledged to strengthen Taiwan's defense, advance economic development, and expand social welfare programs on Feb 15, 2026.
- After a year of disasters, Taiwan faced a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, typhoons and floods, while earlier this month Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council rejected Beijing's renewed 'reunification' call.
- At the 3,020m Hsiaohsueshan radar station, Lai joined officers and soldiers for a New Year's Eve dinner, and the released video featured Taiwan's first domestically developed submarine.
- The Executive Yuan approved welfare increases, but the legislative Yuan has yet to give final approval, while the opposition refuses to review Lai's US$40 billion defence proposal.
- Looking ahead, Mr Lai vowed to promote economic development, support MSMEs that account for half of Taiwan’s economy, and boost central and southern Taiwan amid ongoing cross-strait tensions as China has not renounced force.
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Taiwan President William Lai assures public of strengthening defence sector - The Tribune
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, aka William Lai, on Sunday (local time) assured the public that the government would strengthen national defence and advance economic development, Taipei Times reported.
·Chandigarh, India
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Taiwan President William Lai assures public of strengthening defence sector
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, aka William Lai, on Sunday (local time) assured the public that the government would strengthen national defence and advance economic development, Taipei Times reported.
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Taiwan's president released a video message on Lunar New Year, affirming increased efforts to strengthen national security in order to counter China's long-standing claims to the island.
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