Cheng Li-chiun

Cheng Li-chiun

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Cheng Li-chiun is the Vice Premier of Taiwan, known for her advocacy on social welfare and economic development. She has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving public services and enhancing Taiwan's resilience in the face of external challenges. Recently, she attended a gathering with Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers where discussions on national security and Taiwan's relations with the US were held, reflecting her commitment to safeguarding Taiwan's sovereignty and democracy.

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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun on Thursday said that Taiwanese companies had pledged to invest US$250 billion in the US.

US formalizes preferential tariffs on select exports
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-29
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said that the new rates would help improve the competitiveness of Taiwan’s industries and further expand their presence in the US market.

US releases Section 232 tariff changes
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-28
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said the implementation of the non-semiconductor Section 232 tariff concessions would help improve the international competitiveness of Taiwan’s industries.

US to grant retroactive tariff relief for Taiwan, Cabinet says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-28
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said that the court’s ruling would not undermine the core benefits Taiwan secured under the agreement.

Trade deal waiting on US move, premier says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-03
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun reassured the public that the Supreme Court's decision would not undermine the core benefits Taiwan secured under the ART.

Taiwan-US trade deal still in limbo, premier says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-03
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun was tasked to lead a price stabilization group to prepare for potential challenges.

Cabinet responds to Mideast conflict
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-02
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said Taiwan seeks assurances that the tariff deal will not change.

Taiwan seeks assurances tariff deal will not change
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-24
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Vice-premier Cheng Li-chiun said the cabinet would not ask parliament to ratify the February 12 tariff agreement.

Donald Trump’s global tariff takes effect at 10% – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-24
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said today that Taiwan seeks US assurances that tariff deal terms will not change.

Taiwan seeks US assurances tariff deal terms will not change
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-24
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Attendees decided to use the comprehensive statement issued by Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun as Taiwan’s official position.

Favorable rates unaffected by new US tariff policy: Cho
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-23
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun is viewed as the 'strongest contender' to run for mayor of Taipei within the Democratic Progressive Party.

DPP ponders nominees for upcoming election cycle
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-22
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said Taiwan has to closely monitor changes brought by US laws.

US tariffs closely monitored, Lai says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-22
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said yesterday that the government plans to quickly submit the Taiwan-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade.

ART text, assessment to be sent to legislature
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-15
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun attended the signing of the US-Taiwan Agreement.

Taiwan and US sign trade agreement
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-13
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Cheng Li-chiun is noted for pledging significant investment and credit guarantees to the US.

Opposition raises concerns over US trade deal
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-13
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun expressed hope that lawmakers would support the trade agreement with the US.

New US tariff rate to take effect before legislative approval: Cheng
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-13
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun presided over the signing ceremony.

Taiwan, US sign tariff deal
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-13
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun stated that Taiwan would not relocate 40 percent of its semiconductor production to the US.

Taiwan not moving 40% of chip production to US: vice premier
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-09
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Cheng Li-chiun, Taiwan's Vice Premier, stated that it would be impossible to move 40 percent of Taiwan's semiconductor capacity to the US.

‘Impossible’ to move 40% chip capacity to US: official
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-09
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun, who led the negotiations, said the deal would also grant Taiwanese semiconductors and other products the most favorable treatment under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act.

President urges legislature to ratify trade deal
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-28
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Cheng Li-chiun speaks at a press conference about the US-Taiwan trade deal in Taipei.

Donovan’s Deep Dives: Taiwan’s patience left panicked Japanese and Koreans in the dust in US trade talks
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-22
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun told a news conference that the deal was not about hollowing out Taiwan’s chip industry.

Taiwan, US eye high-tech supply chain
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-21
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said today that the 'Taiwan model' trade agreement reached with Washington is not about relocating supply chains, but expanding industrial capabilities in the US.

Trade deal to help firms expand footprint in US: vice premier
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-20
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun stated that the trade agreement showcased the hard work of the Taiwanese people.

Cho praises returning trade team
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-19
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun stated that the trade agreement proved the hard work of Taiwanese and their technology.

Cho praises trade team’s achievements upon return
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-19
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun was present at the news conference discussing the agreement with the US.

US$250bn credit to help firms raise funds: experts
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-18
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun, who headed Taiwan’s negotiation team, said that a '50-50 split' would not be agreed to.

KMT demands review of signed tariff agreements
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-16
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said Taiwan aims to become a close strategic partner of the US in artificial intelligence after striking a deal to cut tariffs.

Taipei is aiming to be the US’ strategic partner in AI, Vice Premier Cheng says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-16
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Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun led Taiwan’s trade negotiation team and discussed the new tariff agreements.

US tariffs lowered to 15% with no stacking: Cabinet
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-16
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Cheng Li-chiun is the Vice Premier leading Taiwan's trade negotiation team.

Trade team heads to US for tariff talks
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-15
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