TAIPEI — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called for greater defence and AI cooperation between Taiwan and Europe, as the democratic island seeks to bolster its protection against China. Lai told AFP in his first interview with an international news agency since taking office in 2024 that Taiwan also supports the island’s semiconductor companies investing overseas, including in Europe. Taiwan has stepped up efforts to strengthen security and economic ties with Europe, its third-largest export market, at a time when questions have been raised over US willingness to defend the island against a Chinese attack. READ: Breaking the maritime cordon: […]... Keep on reading: Taiwan leader wants greater defense cooperation with Europe