Category: President Tsai Ing-Wen

President Tsai Confirms Presence of US Troops on Taiwanese Soil

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday confirmed for the first time in 40 years the presence of American troops on Taiwanese soil, saying that she is confident the United States would defend the self-ruled island if it were attacked by China. “I do have faith given the long-term relationship that we have with the United…


Taiwan’s President Awarded Halifax Forum Prize

A federal-funded international security forum has announced the Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen the winner of its flagship prize, despite pressure from both the Canadian and Chinese government. The Halifax International Security Forum awarded the 2020 John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service to Tsai, calling her “champion of freedom” in a video released on…


Taiwan Urges People to Eat More Pineapples After China Ban

TAIPEI—Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on people to eat more pineapples to help farmers on Friday, saying Taiwan had been “ambushed” by a ban on the fruit by neighboring long-time rival China which claims the island as its own. China said on Friday that starting in March it would suspend imports of pineapples from sub-tropical…


Taiwan Will Not Forget Former US President Trump’s Parting Gift

Commentary Even in the last days before former U.S. President Donald Trump left the White House, with many things on his mind, he still thought of protecting the people of Taiwan by declassifying the U.S. Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific (henceforth, the Framework). The security document highlights Taiwan’s role in combating the Chinese regime’s military…