World Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president Lai Ching-te Published 3 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 Travel17 minutes ago Thameslink train cancellations as signal fault shuts south London line – live Bussiness33 minutes ago AI could make humans less intelligent, warns Royal Observatory Horoscope46 minutes ago 18 May Horoscope: Big Warning for 3 Zodiac Signs | Avoid These Mistakes Today | Times Mantra Fashion52 minutes ago Preppy polo players, timeless tuxedos and … fishing rods: the history of the Ralph Lauren catwalk – in pictures Fitness1 hour ago Bedford’s Oasis swimming pool could be demolished for private club World2 hours ago ‘Everest Man’ and ‘Mountain Queen’ set new Mount Everest records Horoscope2 hours ago Mars In Taurus Is Here — & Luck Has Arrived, Too Horoscope2 hours ago Venus In Cancer Allows Us To Feel Seen And Heard Travel3 hours ago Google News World3 hours ago Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president Lai Ching-te