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Taiwan president thanks US for help strengthening defences
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Summary: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked the U.S. for strengthening Taiwan’s defenses and said Taipei would not yield to pressure.
WHO: Lai Ching-te
WHAT: Lai Ching-te thanked the U.S. for help strengthening Taiwan’s defenses and reiterated Taipei would not give in to pressure.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 8:27 AM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: He was reacting to U.S. help in strengthening Taiwan’s defenses.
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