- President Lai aims to strengthen Taiwan’s relationship with the US, particularly focusing on economic security and supply chain diversification.
- Taiwan plans to collaborate with the US on emerging technologies like AI and drones, while also expanding trade with democracies in Asia.
- Lai reiterated Taiwan's willingness to engage with China if China respects Taiwan's existence and democratic values.

A: Hey! Did you hear anything about Taiwan in the news?

B: No, what’s up? Tell me!

A: Well, President Lai just had a press conference. He really wants to work closer with the US.

B: Oh really? What’s he planning?

A: They had some talks in Washington last week about business and money. He wants to build supply chains *without* Chinese products.

B: Wow, that’s a big deal! What else did he say?

A: He also mentioned working with Japan and other countries in Asia. AI and drones, you know? He wants everyone to do well economically.

B: Smart! So, he's looking to team up with democracies.

A: Exactly! And apparently, they also made an agreement about taxes with the US. He says it’s pretty amazing, everyone is looking at it.

B: That sounds positive. What about China? He mentioned them, right?

A: Yeah, he said if China just *accepted* that Taiwan exists and respected their freedom, they'd be happy to work together.

B: Fingers crossed, huh? Hopefully things will be peaceful.