Full text of President Lai's 2026 New Year Day's address

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) delivered his 2026 New Year's Day address Thursday, in which he pledged to continue working toward four overall goals: building a safer and more resilient Taiwan, advancing toward a smart and prosperous Taiwan, achieving even more balanced development across Taiwan, and promoting democratic unity throughout Taiwan.

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