Lai described Taiwan as ‘a sovereign, independent nation’ whose people have every right to engage with the international community.Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (R) and Eswatini Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla (L) arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport after Lai’s visit to Eswatini in Taoyuan, Taiwan, on May 5, 2026. A previously scheduled April trip was canceled amid pressure from Beijing. I-Hwa Cheng/AFP via Getty Images5/12/2026|Updated: 5/12/2026Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has thanked the United States for supporting the island’s defenses and said Taiwan will not bow to external pressure.He made the comments in a pre-recorded English video message to the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on Tuesday.
Taiwan President Thanks US for Defense Support Amid China Pressure
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