Lai Urges Restraint as China Launches Military Drills - Nov. 17, 2025
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te calls on China to act with restraint as Beijing launches military drills in the Yellow Sea. Lawmakers from three nations withdraw from IPAC after facing pressure from China. And cybersecurity specialists in Taiwan warn that China-made AI models could pose substantial risks to user security. Plus: - TaiwanPlus speaks with Brookings Institution's Ryan Hass about how Beijing is reacting to rising female political leaders in East Asia. - In the wake of Tropical Storm Fung Wong, Hualien authorities remain vigilant as unstable barrier lakes continue to pose risks to the region. - A US-South Korea joint statement says peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait was a key topic the October meeting between the two countries' presidents.
