Published: May 20, 2026, 20:16 IST | Updated: May 20, 2026, 20:16 IST
Lai Ching-te has pushed back against growing foreign pressure over Taiwan’s future, reaffirming Taipei’s stance on sovereignty and self-governance amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Lai’s remarks come as China intensifies military and diplomatic pressure on the island, while global powers continue to weigh in on regional security and stability.