Taiwan has inaugurated Lai Ching-te as its a new president.
DEALS 4 JAXIn this photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, center, new Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, left, and Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, right, make a toast during a welcome reception for delegations to the Inauguration ceremony for the new president and vice president, in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and has been upping its threats to annex it by force if necessary.Lai accepted congratulations from fellow politicians and delegations from the 12 nations that maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, as well as politicians from the U.S., Japan and various European states.He takes over from Tsai Ing-wen, who led Taiwan through eight years of economic and social development despite the COVID-19 pandemic and China’s escalating military threats.
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