Taiwan's Lai Ching-te, a Coal Miner's Son, Sworn in as President Amid Rising Tensions with China
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Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, takes office amid rising tensions with China. Lai, a coal miner's son, pledges to maintain the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and cooperate with allies to address Chinese pressure. His approach to managing relations with China will be closely watched by Beijing and Washington. Lai's presidency builds on the policies of his predecessor, Tsai Ing-wen, who positioned Taiwan as a bastion of liberty. Lai shares a desire for de-escalation with President Biden and seeks a closer relationship with the US. China aims to invade Taiwan by 2027. #Taiwan #China #US...

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