Lai Ching-te

You can tell the adults how you envision the future.

With children having fun all the way from Ketagalan Boulevard and into the Presidential Office, I really look forward to listening to what children have to say about the climate and the future.

I extend my sincerest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and hope that recovery proceeds safely and swiftly.

We will continue to build a more robust defence force to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the region.

Investing in national defence is an investment in peace.

Next year’s total defence budget—including both the annual budget and the special budget—will exceed NT$1 trillion for the first time, reaching NT$1.1225 trillion (US$35.2 billion).

We ask for your understanding and support, as this is a necessary drill.

The president and his team took part in a drill simulating the command of defensive operations and the continuity of government during an emergency.

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Saturday boarded a domestically developed missile boat as he inspected a coastal defense exercise simulating efforts to repel an incursion by Chinese warships.

In the face of external threats and challenges, the government continues to work to strengthen national defense and provide the military and Coast Guard personnel with its fullest support.

The Ministry of National Defense is the requesting agency. [The procurement] must not be delegated to other agencies.

We all know well that peace is priceless and there are no winners in war.