Lai Ching-te: Taiwan inaugurates new president for ruling party’s historic third term after voters snub China’s warnings

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Taiwan’s new president takes office as China says independence and peace ‘like water and fire’

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

Lai Ching-te is sworn in as Taiwan’s new president as China looks on with suspicion

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William Lai Sworn In as Taiwan President Amid Tensions With China

Taiwan’s New President Preaches Harmony and Highlights Divisions With China

William Lai Ching-te was on Monday sworn in President of Taiwan. He refused to compromise on his nation's democracy and freedoms and sought "peace and stability."

Al Jazeera

In his 30-minute inaugural speech, Lai said a “glorious era of Taiwan’s democracy" had arrived but also warned of  China's "attempt to annex Taiwan."

ITV News

Lai was inaugurated in central Taipei as he succeeded Tsai Ing-wen, whose eight-year tenure was reportedly marked by a decline in relations with Beijing.

Beijing opposes Lai and his reportedly pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party. It has increased military incursions around Taiwan since his January election.

Beijing opposes Lai and his reportedly pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party. It has increased military incursions since his January election.

Some observers reportedly now fear a Taiwanese crack down on pro-reunification activists, weakening ties to the mainland and hindering reunification.

Some observers reportedly fear Taiwan will now crack down on pro-reunification activists and weaken its ties to the mainland, hindering a smooth reunification.

Others suggested Lai is skeptical of "formulations" that may be perceived as legitimizing the idea of “one China” and said he is "distrustful" of Beijing’s intentions.

William Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's New President, Urges Peace

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