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Taiwan leader says island has 'right to engage with the world'

Lai returned from a trip to Africa and said Taiwan has the right to engage internationally, after Taipei accused Beijing of trying to derail the visit.

Published May 5, 2026, 2:47 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday that the democratic island has the "right to engage with the world" after returning from a trip to Africa. Taipei has accused Beijing of attempting to derail the visit.