General News

Taiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: President

Low Severity Asia China
Date Occurred May 17, 2026 15:37 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded May 17, 2026
Full Description

Lai says Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China, but will not forsake its dignity or democratic values.

Original Source
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/17/taiwan-not-to-give-up-free-way-of-life-under-pressure-president?traffic_source=rss
Country Profile
China flag China
Region Asia
Capital Beijing
Population 19,617,963
GDP / Capita $5000.0
View Full Country Profile
Event Metadata
  • ID #1784
  • Type General News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed May 17, 2026
Quick Actions
Back to Events View on Globe Read Original Article

Related Events

Italy’s leaders visit victims of Modena car-ramming, stabbing attacks
May 17, 2026 Low Italy
Three community kitchen workers among five killed by Israel in Gaza
May 17, 2026 Low Israel
Canadian FM: Is the US still a reliable ally?
May 17, 2026 Low Canada
UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
May 17, 2026 Low United Arab Emirates
M 5.0 - 24 km NW of Liuzhou, China
May 17, 2026 High China
DRC faces deadly Ebola resurgence amid worsening humanitarian crisis
May 17, 2026 Low