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Taiwan's refusal to accept China's rule isn't a 'provocation,' Lai says

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expressed hope that the United States would soon approve new arms sales to Taiwan. He emphasized that Taiwan's defense policies and stance against Chinese rule are not meant to provoke tensions.

Taiwan tensions

President hopes for US arms approval 'soon,' says homegrown defense 'equally important'

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks to reporters at a briefing hosted by the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club in Taipei on June 18. (Presidential office)

THOMPSON CHAU

June 18, 2026 15:36 JST

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's president on Thursday voiced hopes that Washington will "soon" approve new arms sales for Taipei, while insisting that his administration's defense agenda and refusal to accept Chinese rule are not intended to provoke.

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Taiwan's refusal to accept China's rule isn't a 'provocation,' Lai says

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expressed hope that the United States would soon approve new arms sales to Taiwan. He emphasized that Taiwan's defense policies and stance against Chinese rule are not meant to provoke tensions.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on statements made by Taiwan's president regarding arms sales and Taiwan's position on Chinese rule without apparent bias. It presents facts and direct quotes without editorializing or loaded language.