World Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president Lai Ching-te Published 4 hours ago on May 18, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi’s meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence. Related Topics: Up Next ‘Everest Man’ and ‘Mountain Queen’ set new Mount Everest records Don't Miss Watch: Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air during US air show Continue Reading Latest Sports20 minutes ago NBA: Detroit Pistons 94-125 Cleveland Cavaliers – Cavs reach Eastern Conference final Travel1 hour ago Thameslink train cancellations as signal fault shuts south London line – live Travel1 hour ago City Xtra Bussiness1 hour ago AI could make humans less intelligent, warns Royal Observatory Horoscope2 hours ago 18 May Horoscope: Big Warning for 3 Zodiac Signs | Avoid These Mistakes Today | Times Mantra Fashion2 hours ago Preppy polo players, timeless tuxedos and … fishing rods: the history of the Ralph Lauren catwalk – in pictures Fitness2 hours ago Bedford’s Oasis swimming pool could be demolished for private club World3 hours ago ‘Everest Man’ and ‘Mountain Queen’ set new Mount Everest records Horoscope3 hours ago Mars In Taurus Is Here — & Luck Has Arrived, Too Horoscope3 hours ago Venus In Cancer Allows Us To Feel Seen And Heard