Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan president as tensions with China on knife edge
7 months ago

Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan president as tensions with China on knife edge

India Today  

Taiwan's Lai Ching-te was sworn in on Monday as president of the democratic island in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament. Like Tsai, Lai is a staunch defender of the island's democracy and in the past has described himself as a "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence". Lai has toned down his rhetoric and has repeatedly vowed to maintain the "status quo" on the Taiwan Strait, which means preserving Taiwan's sovereignty while not declaring formal independence. Ahead of Lai's inauguration, Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office, which handles cross-strait issues, called "Taiwan independence and peace in the strait.

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Taiwan's military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan's military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island

ABC  

Taiwan's military has raised its alert level after detecting Chinese warships near the island as it prepares for likely drills by Beijing in response to President Lai Ching-te's US visits. The ministry said its forces had "identified PLA Eastern, Northern, and Southern Theater Command naval formations, along with Coast Guard vessels, entering areas around the Taiwan Strait and the Western …

Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam drawing ire from China
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam drawing ire from China

Firstpost  

Lai’s week-long trip is aimed at shoring up international support for Taiwan as China maintains military pressure on the island and seeks to isolate it by poaching its few remaining allies and blocking it from global forums Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te being greeted by Governor of Guam Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero during a welcome ceremony upon his arrival at A.B. …

Taiwan's President Lai in Marshall Islands on first overseas state visit
3 weeks ago

Taiwan's President Lai in Marshall Islands on first overseas state visit

Hindustan Times  

By Kirsty Needham Taiwan's President Lai in Marshall Islands on first overseas state visit Dec 3 - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived on an official visit to the Marshall Islands on Tuesday, which he said was the first country he had visited since taking office in May, as part of a Pacific tour of diplomatic allies. Arriving in the Marshall …

China denounces Taiwan president’s Pacific tour as he stops off in Hawaii and Guam
3 weeks, 1 day ago

China denounces Taiwan president’s Pacific tour as he stops off in Hawaii and Guam

ABC  

On Saturday, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te landed in Hawaii, bowed his head, and was garlanded with flowers. The trip has already drawn angry denunciations from China, which objects furiously to Taiwanese leaders putting their feet on US soil, and which has been working assiduously to strip Taiwan of its remaining diplomatic "allies". As Pacific leaders talk of an "Ocean of …

Taiwan's president meets Hawaii's governor and members of Congress in a visit condemned by China
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan's president meets Hawaii's governor and members of Congress in a visit condemned by China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On a two-day visit to …

Taiwanese President Lai gets red carpet treatment in US, avers need to ‘fight together to prevent war’
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwanese President Lai gets red carpet treatment in US, avers need to ‘fight together to prevent war’

Hindustan Times  

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in the United States on Saturday that we have to "fight together to prevent war", as he kicked off a week-long tour of the Pacific that has sparked fiery rhetoric from Beijing. Speaking at a dinner in the US island state of Hawaii on Saturday, Lai said there were "no winners" from conflict and "we …

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes

CNN  

CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s brief stop in Hawaii may have appeared understated – no formal US reception, no grand speeches – but its implications extend far beyond floral wreaths and banquets. On his way to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau – three of Taiwan’s remaining handful of diplomatic allies – Lai was using the visit to underscore …

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes

CNN  

CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s brief stop in Hawaii may have appeared understated – no formal US reception, no grand speeches – but its implications extend far beyond floral wreaths and banquets. On his way to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau – three of Taiwan’s remaining handful of diplomatic allies – Lai was using the visit to underscore …

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China

Firstpost  

Beijing especially bristles at official exchanges between Taiwan and the United States, which does not recognise Taipei diplomatically but is its most important backer and biggest supplier of arms Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivers his address during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 10, 2024. AFP Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in …

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy

The Independent  

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Taiwan’s president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan’s president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in Hawaii to begin a two-day transit in the U.S. as part of a trip to the South Pacific, his first since assuming office. Lai’s visit shows that Taiwan and the United States have a very strong relationship, said Arthur Chen, the president of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of North America. …

Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lai Ching-te is set to …

Taiwan president will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his upcoming trip to the South Pacific
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan president will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his upcoming trip to the South Pacific

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his trip to the South Pacific, in a move expected to draw objection from China. Lai is due to depart Taiwan on Saturday for a weeklong trip to visit the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau — three diplomatic allies of the self-ruled island. On Thursday, …

Lai Ching-te: Taiwan’s president set to visit Hawaii and Guam, drawing Beijing’s ire
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lai Ching-te: Taiwan’s president set to visit Hawaii and Guam, drawing Beijing’s ire

CNN  

Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during an upcoming trip to the Pacific, prompting condemnations from China, which could respond by staging a fresh round of military drills near the island democracy. The Taiwan Affairs Office, a Chinese government agency responsible for cross-strait affairs, also labeled Lai’s visit as …

Secessionist antics should not be condoned
4 weeks ago

Secessionist antics should not be condoned

China Daily  

Multiple senior members of the ruling Lai Ching-te authorities of Taiwan island have engaged in a series of overseas "visits" recently, indicating that the secessionist-minded Democratic Progressive Party authorities are trying to take advantage of the power transition in Washington to make a splash in the world for their push for "Taiwan independence". The DPP authorities' "foreign affairs chief" Lin …

Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads
1 month ago

Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will visit the self-governing island’s allies in the South Pacific, where rival China has been seeking diplomatic inroads. The trip comes against the background of Chinese loans, grants and security cooperation treaties with Pacific island nations that have aroused major concern in the U.S., New Zealand, Australia and others over Beijing’s moves to …

Taiwan's President Warns China Not to Yield an Inch of Territory in Kinmen
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan's President Warns China Not to Yield an Inch of Territory in Kinmen

Firstpost  

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has stated that his country will not cede an inch of its territory to China during his visit to the Kinmen islands on Friday. He made the remarks during a visit to the Kinmen islands off China for the 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces in the Battle of Guningtou.

Xi Jinping Makes Rare Trip to Fujian Province, Signaling Taiwan Tensions
2 months, 1 week ago

Xi Jinping Makes Rare Trip to Fujian Province, Signaling Taiwan Tensions

Associated Press  

China's President Xi Jinping makes a rare visit to Fujian province facing Taiwan following military exercises that mobilized China's navy, air force, missile force and land troops to simulate a blockade of the self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force.

Taiwan’s president vows to resist ‘annexation’ by China in national day speech
2 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan’s president vows to resist ‘annexation’ by China in national day speech

The Independent  

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Taiwan president says ‘impossible’ for mainland China to be the motherland
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan president says ‘impossible’ for mainland China to be the motherland

The Independent  

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President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence

Hindustan Times  

Beijing, President Xi Jinping on Monday asked the Chinese people to be ready to overcome all uncertainties as he asserted that Taiwan is China's sacred territory and Beijing opposes Taiwanese independence, sending a strong warning to "separatists" in his address on the eve of National Day. President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence Chinese people will …

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence

Hindustan Times  

Beijing, President Xi Jinping on Monday asked the Chinese people to be ready to overcome all uncertainties as he asserted that Taiwan is China's sacred territory and Beijing opposes Taiwanese independence, sending a strong warning to "separatists" in his address on the eve of National Day. President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei

Hindustan Times  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed what he called the “largest-ever” delegation of foreign lawmakers to Taiwan and said Tuesday it showed the importance of democracies uniting, even as Beijing pressured members of the delegation not to visit. Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei “This demonstrates the support and the …

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty, know its own history, president says
5 months ago

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty, know its own history, president says

The Hindu  

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty and know its own culture and history, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, rejecting what he said was the previous mistaken belief the island could serve as a base to "retake" China. Mr. Lai, who took office in May, and his ruling Democratic Progressive Party, champion Taiwan's separate identity from China, a position that frequently …

Taiwan urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong over threats of execution for 'separatists'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong over threats of execution for 'separatists'

India TV News  

Taipei: The Taiwanese government has raised its travel warning for citizens intending to visit China and Hong Kong, telling them not to go unless absolutely necessary, following a purported threat by Beijing last week to execute those it deemed "diehard" Taiwan independence supporters. Taiwan has complained of heightened Chinese pressure since Lai won the election in January, including military actions, …

Taiwan president says island 'will not bow' to China's pressure
6 months ago

Taiwan president says island 'will not bow' to China's pressure

The Hindu  

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that China was attempting to force the self-ruled island into submission but that it would not bow to pressure. In recent years, Beijing has upped military and political pressure on the Taipei government, with the latest show of force coming three days after Mr. Lai's inauguration, when China conducted war games around the island. …

'Modi ji won't be intimidated': Taiwan on China's protests towards PM Modi's message to its President
6 months ago

'Modi ji won't be intimidated': Taiwan on China's protests towards PM Modi's message to its President

India TV News  

New Delhi: After a row erupted following China's protests towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to a congratulatory message by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, Taipei has asserted that neither PM Modi nor Lai would be intimidated by Beijing. The turmoil began after PM Modi responded to a congratulatory message from Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on his election victory. Irked over …

Taiwan president says China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge
6 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan president says China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge

The Hindu  

President Lai Ching-te warned cadets of Taiwan's military academy on Sunday that their biggest challenge was "the strong rise of China", which he said regards the "elimination" of the self-ruled island as a national cause. Speaking Sunday at the centennial anniversary of the founding of Taiwan's Whampoa military academy, Mr. Lai said teachers and cadets must recognise "the challenges and …

Lai leading island into a dead end
6 months, 1 week ago

Lai leading island into a dead end

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. The inaugural speech of the new Taiwan island administrative head Lai Ching-te on May 20 revealed his true colors. Instead of acknowledging the 1992 Consensus that there is only one China, Lai laid emphasis on "democracy" and exposed his agenda of "Taiwan independence", which he expects to take forward …

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te congratulates Modi, radio silence from Beijing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te congratulates Modi, radio silence from Beijing

Hindustan Times  

Diplomatic circles in New Delhi have noted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s response to a congratulatory message from Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on his election victory, especially against the backdrop of strained India-China relations. He added, “I look forward to closer ties as we work towards mutually beneficial economic and technological partnership.” In marked contrast, China’s top leadership is yet to …

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The People's Liberation Army's latest naval drills around Taiwan island have sent a powerful and timely message to the separatists on the island that any attempt to seek "Taiwan independence", and to the external forces trying to interfere in the Taiwan question that using cross-Taiwan Strait relations as a tool to contain the Chinese mainland, is doomed …

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The People's Liberation Army's latest naval drills around Taiwan island have sent a powerful and timely message to the separatists on the island that any attempt to seek "Taiwan independence", and to the external forces trying to interfere in the Taiwan question that using cross-Taiwan Strait relations as a tool to contain the Chinese mainland, is doomed …

Lai's pursuit of 'independence' will hit a wall
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lai's pursuit of 'independence' will hit a wall

China Daily  

Taipei 101 Tower, a landmark in Taipei, Taiwan, is seen in this photo. In his inauguration speech on May 20, Lai Ching-te, the new Taiwan island administrative head, used cunning language to hide his pro-independence stance only to expose his true color as a propagator of "Taiwan independence". Lai has refused to acknowledge the 1992 Consensus that there is only …

Lai Ching-te aims to strengthen Taiwan but maintain the status quo
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lai Ching-te aims to strengthen Taiwan but maintain the status quo

Hindustan Times  

THOUSANDS GATHERED in front of Taipei’s presidential office on May 20th to celebrate the inauguration of William Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s fifth democratically elected president. Indeed, Mr Lai promised during his campaign to follow his predecessor, Tsai Ing-wen, in trying to make the country “the world’s Taiwan, rather than China’s Taiwan”. Mr Lai also called for Taiwan’s people to have “no …

Dirty money talks drive the US 'Taiwan card'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dirty money talks drive the US 'Taiwan card'

China Daily  

Ma Xuejing/China Daily The inauguration speech of the new Taiwan island administrative head Lai Ching-te on May 20, exposed his true color as a propagator of "Taiwan independence". "Internationalizing" the Taiwan question and claiming that Beijing could soon use force to realize the reunification of Taiwan with the motherland are the two ploys the Western powers uses to hype up …

Taiwan's president says wants to work with China after drills
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan's president says wants to work with China after drills

The Hindu  

Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week's military drills around the self-ruled island. But China said Lai's inaugural speech on Monday amounted to calls for independence, "pushing our compatriots in Taiwan into a perilous situation of war and danger". Wen-Ti Sung, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global China Hub, …

After China drills, Taiwan President says open to working on 'peace'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

After China drills, Taiwan President says open to working on 'peace'

India Today  

Taiwan's President on Sunday said he was still open to working with China on building "mutual understanding and reconciliation", days after Beijing launched military drills around the self-ruled island in response to his inauguration speech. President Lai Ching-te was sworn into office on Monday, and China -- which claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory and regards Lai as …

Taiwan President takes u-turn, again offers talks with China after PLA launches massive 'punishment war' – India TV
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan President takes u-turn, again offers talks with China after PLA launches massive 'punishment war' – India TV

India TV News  

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again offered talks with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, saying he looked forward to enhancing mutual understanding and reconciliation. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, carried out the military drills on Thursday and Friday, saying it was "punishment" after Lai's inauguration speech on Monday …

With two days of military drills, Beijing makes clear its feelings about Taiwan's new president
7 months ago

With two days of military drills, Beijing makes clear its feelings about Taiwan's new president

ABC  

Days after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim were sworn in, Beijing has made its feelings about the pair widely known. Then a day later, the People's Liberation Army launched two days of military drills in the air and sea around Taiwan, as well as some outlying islands, which are close to the Chinese coast. "So long as …

‘Strong punishment’: China starts two days of military drills around Taiwan
7 months ago

‘Strong punishment’: China starts two days of military drills around Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Exercises begin three days after William Lai Ching-te took his oath as president of the island China claims as its own. Military spokesman Colonel Li Xi said the joint exercises involving the army, navy, air force, and rocket force were a “strong punishment for the separatist acts of ‘Taiwan independence’ forces and a stern warning against interference and provocation by …

Each time Taiwan separatists make waves they trigger a tsunami against themselves: China Daily editorial
7 months ago

Each time Taiwan separatists make waves they trigger a tsunami against themselves: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The majority of the international community upholds the one-China principle, and did not send any wrong signals to the new authorities on the island of Taiwan. But as expected, the new Taiwan administrative head Lai Ching-te's inauguration speech in Taipei on Monday has won some "well-done-buddy" praise from a few external powers, which have lauded it for being "pro-peace". Compared …

Taiwan’s new president tells China to accept reality in defiant first speech
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new president tells China to accept reality in defiant first speech

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Now, standing here, I am determined to strengthen Taiwan.” …

Taiwan’s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, said in his inauguration speech Monday that he wants peace with China and urged it to stop its military threats and intimidation of the self-governed island that Beijing claims as its own territory. “I hope that China will face the reality of ’s existence, respect the choices of the people of Taiwan, …

Lai playing word games shows he's blind to the fact he's building a castle on sand: China Daily editorial
7 months ago

Lai playing word games shows he's blind to the fact he's building a castle on sand: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The inauguration speech Lai Ching-te delivered in Taipei on Monday on taking office as the new leader of Taiwan island has unequivocally shown him to be just as much of a diehard separatist as his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen. The former deputy head of the Tsai authorities has not only adopted the Democratic Progressive Party's "democracy" narrative, portraying the DPP as …

William Lai Ching-te urges peace as he becomes Taiwan’s new president
7 months ago

William Lai Ching-te urges peace as he becomes Taiwan’s new president

Al Jazeera  

Lai takes over as leader as Beijing aggressively asserts its claim over the self-governed island of 23 million people. Taipei, Taiwan – William Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as president of Taiwan in a ceremony that included a 21-gun salute, as he later praised the self-governing island’s democracy and urged China to stop its “intimidation”. Addressing the crowds gathered …

Mainland: 'Taiwan independence' incompatible with cross-Strait peace
7 months ago

Mainland: 'Taiwan independence' incompatible with cross-Strait peace

China Daily  

Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Lai's speech wantonly advocated separatism, incited cross-Strait confrontation and sought "independence" by relying on foreign support and by force. Chen said the current complex situation across the Taiwan Strait is rooted in the fact that …

Taiwan’s new president calls for peace amid tenuous relations with China
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new president calls for peace amid tenuous relations with China

LA Times  

In his first speech as president of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te emphasized preserving peace amid rising tensions with China and criticism that he could provoke military conflict. Denounced by China as a “separatist” who advocates for Taiwan’s independence, Lai stressed his dedication to preserving the status quo without ceding ground to Beijing’s claims of sovereignty. “So long as China refuses to …

Mainland: 'Taiwan independence' incompatible with cross-Strait peace
7 months ago

Mainland: 'Taiwan independence' incompatible with cross-Strait peace

China Daily  

Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Lai's speech wantonly advocated separatism, incited cross-Strait confrontation and sought "independence" by relying on foreign support and by force. Chen said the current complex situation across the Taiwan Strait is rooted in the fact that …

Taiwan’s new president inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new president inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In a campaign ad for Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te, incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen was shown driving with Lai in the passenger seat, exchanging reflections on their years governing together. Lai and Tsai’s Democratic Progressive Party has lost the majority in the legislature, making it hard for Lai to push through legislation, including the approval of crucial national …

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