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Taiwan Defends President Amid Criticism from Time Magazine

10/25/2025

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The Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to a Time opinion piece labeling President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan as reckless.
The Time magazine piece by Lyle Goldstein, a Time contributor, argued Taiwan is a dangerous flashpoint and that the United States should focus on treaty allies instead of Taiwan.
Taiwan's government stressed commitment to cross-strait peace and stability and said it does not seek escalation.

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The Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to a Time opinion piece labeling President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan as reckless.
The Time magazine piece by Lyle Goldstein, a Time contributor, argued Taiwan is a dangerous flashpoint and that the United States should focus on treaty allies instead of Taiwan.
Taiwan's government stressed commitment to cross-strait peace and stability and said it does not seek escalation.