Coverage dated October 9, 2026 to October 10, 2026

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

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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on democracies in the Indo-Pacific to “join forces” to maintain regional stability in a speech marking the island's National Day on Saturday, as the territory remains a source of tensions between…

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Bloomberg
Taiwan’s Lai Urges Democracies to Unite After Trump-Xi Summit (opens Bloomberg)
Published Oct 9, 2026
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on democracies in the region to unite against threats to stability, as the island faces pressure from Beijing and concerns that Donald Trump’s rapprochement with China could come at Taiwan’s expense.
WFMZ Allentown
Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Oct 10, 2026
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on democracies in the Indo-Pacific to “join forces” to maintain regional stability in a speech marking the island's National Day on Saturday, as the territory remains a source of tensions between…
Philadelphia Inquirer
Taiwan's Lai says the island will not give up its freedom in National Day speech (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 10, 2026
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan cherishes peace but won't give up its freedom

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