Taiwan Looks to Democratic Partners over China as Lai Sets Out for Trade Cooperation

Lai says Taiwan must look to democracies, not China, for trade cooperation

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Taiwan Should Deepen Trade With Democracies, Not China, Taiwanese President Says

TAIPEI, 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 Prosperi…

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Taiwan looks to democratic partners over China as Lai sets out for trade cooperation

President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan must work with fellow democracies rather than China as his government detailed new economic and technology cooperation with the United States.

Taiwan must look to democracies, not China, for trade cooperation, says President Lai

Taiwan must look to fellow democracies, not China, for trade and economic cooperation, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday as his government mapped out how the island plans to work with the US on areas such as AI and critical minerals.