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Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech

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First reported on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 24:49 EDT by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 02:22 EDT

Summary

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in a National Day speech that the island welcomes dialogue between China and the U.S. to manage competition. Lai emphasized the need for Indo-Pacific democracies to help preserve regional peace, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.

Latest: In a National Day speech, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said the island welcomes dialogue between China and the U.S. to manage competition and called on Indo-Pacific democracies to help preserve regional peace.

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  1. Saturday 10 October

    In a National Day speech, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said the island welcomes dialogue between China and the U.S. to manage competition and called on Indo-Pacific democracies to help preserve regional peace.