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UPDATED May 20, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
May 18, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Lai Ching-te says foreign forces cannot decide Taiwan’s future
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said foreign forces cannot decide the island’s future amid China pressure.
WHO: Lai Ching-te
WHAT: Said foreign forces cannot decide Taiwan’s future
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 11:58 PM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: He was responding to China pressure and recent US comments suggesting arms sales could be used as leverage in talks with China.
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