Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks at a news conference on the latest round of economic talks with the United States, in Taipei, Taiwan, on Feb. 3, 2026. Ann Wang/ReutersTAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan should prioritise economic cooperation with other democracies rather than China, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Feb. 3, as his administration set out plans for deeper cooperation with the United States in key sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI) and critical minerals.Speaking at a news conference at the Presidential Office, Lai praised the outcome of the sixth round of the U.S.–Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue in Washington last week.
Taiwan Should Deepen Trade With Democracies, Not China, Taiwanese President Says
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