Oct 10, 2026 · 7 min · 7 segments
In this episode: President Lai Ching-te's National Day address will focus on the economy, defense and Taiwan's global role; Lai urges quick budget passage at the first New Taipei National Day Eve…
President William Lai will deliver his third National Day address on October tenth.
According to the Central News Agency, the speech will focus on three main themes: turning Taiwan's record economic performance into shared prosperity, responding to international and geopolitical challenges with confidence, and strengthening self-defense while contributing to the international community.
Lai is expected to highlight upcoming welfare measures, including a minimum wage increase, a growth allowance, and a universal cash handout of ten thousand New Taiwan dollars for every citizen.
On defense, he is expected to explain Taiwan's continued investment in self-defense and whole-of-society resilience, stressing that these efforts are not for provocation but to preserve the people's democratic way of life.
President William Lai will deliver his third National Day address on October tenth.
According to the Central News Agency, the speech will focus on three main themes: turning Taiwan's record economic performance into shared prosperity, responding to international and geopolitical challenges with confidence, and strengthening self-defense while contributing to the international community.
Lai is expected to highlight upcoming welfare measures, including a minimum wage increase, a growth allowance, and a universal cash handout of ten thousand New Taiwan dollars for every citizen.
On defense, he is expected to explain Taiwan's continued investment in self-defense and whole-of-society resilience, stressing that these efforts are not for provocation but to preserve the people's democratic way of life.
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