Lai to brief press on Taiwan-US affairsBy Chen Yun / Staff reporterPresident William Lai (賴清德) is to hold a press conference today alongside senior officials in charge of national security, economic and foreign affairs to outline the next steps in advancing Taiwan-US cooperation, the Presidential Office announced yesterday. It comes on the heels of the conclusion of the Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue in Washington on Tuesday last week. US Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jacob Helberg, left, Representative to the US Alexander Yui, second right, and Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin, right, pose for a photograph after signing statements on the Pax Silica Declaration in Washington on Tuesday last week. Photo courtesy of Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis year’s dialogue was led by US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg on the US side, while Taiwan was represented by Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin (龔明鑫). The government will continue to prioritize national interests, broaden its network of international economic and trade partners, and enhance Taiwan’s resilience and strategic importance within global supply chains, it added.

Source: Taipei Times February 02, 2026 17:12 UTC