Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president

Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.

Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.

Taiwan's president says island 'will never be sacrificed or traded' in stern rebuke of China

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vows Taiwan will never be sacrificed or traded, rebuking China and thanking Trump for security cooperation.

China denounces Taiwan foreign minister's Geneva visit amid WHO assembly

China's foreign ministry said on Monday it opposed countries providing platforms for "Taiwan independence separatist" activities, after Taiwan's foreign minister arrived in

Taiwan open to direct talks between Trump and Lai amid concerns after Beijing summit

Taiwan would welcome a direct call between President Donald Trump and President Lai ​Ching-te, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said on Monday, as ‌Taipei sought to ease concerns over Trump's remarks following his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Taiwan representative to U.S.: "We're not the ones creating all this trouble"

Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit.

FM denounces Lai’s claims on US non-support for ‘Taiwan independence’ as attempt to cover up truth

When asked for comment on Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's social media response to the US' statement of not supporting "Taiwan independence," in which Lai claimed that Taiwan is a guardian of peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits and the region,