Taiwan president Lai Ching-te warned senior citizens to be wary of online fraud at a stop in Pingtung during his Lunar New Year press tour.

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) gave his first Lunar New Year speech on Monday, urging social unity to advance the country. In a video, Lai thanked citizens for their efforts over the past year, which enabled Taiwan to take on a more significant role internationally,

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has thanked emergency workers and reaffirmed a commitment to protecting the citizens of Taiwan in his first annual Lunar New Year address.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te appealed on Monday in his Lunar New Year message for harmony between the ruling and opposition parties, amid a standoff over the opposition

In his message, carried on social media, Lai did not directly mention the budget or other disputes with the opposition.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's Lunar New Year message called for unity among political parties amid opposition-led budget cuts. While his party controls the presidency, it lacks a parliamentary majority.

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) governs mainland China, whereas the Republic of China (ROC) administers Taiwan and several smaller islands. “On the contrary, the Republic of China may be the motherland of the people of the People’s Republic of China who are over 75 years old,” Mr Lai said.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te seeks unity between the ruling party and opposition amid a conflict over budget cuts. The opposition's slashing of T$207.6 billion from government spending, impacting defense funds,

President Lai Ching-te visited military bases in eastern Taiwan on Tuesday to inspect troops and bolster morale ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. The visit included observing an anti-invasion drill and addressing soldiers about Taiwan’s commitment to defending democracy and maintaining peace in the face of escalating regional tensions.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has held talks with former US Vice President Mike Pence, apparently hoping to strengthen cooperation with Washington amid China's increasing assertiveness.

Taiwan’s ruling party is asking the highest court to pause and potentially throw out legislation that may limit the judiciary’s ability to function, a move that could give President Lai Ching-te a big win in his battles with the opposition over issues including the budget and defense spending to deter China.

Taiwan is like a car that cannot move because it has run out of gasoline, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Wednesday in a criticism of deep budget cuts approved by the opposition. The KMT and TPP used their majority at the Legislative Yuan Tuesday to push through cuts totaling NT$207.