Oddbean new post about login | logout Lai Ching-te inaugurated as Taiwan’s president. The transition is likely to bolster the island’s US ties. https://www.politico.com/dims4/default/6db3d7e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3076x2050+0+0/resize/1920x1280!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.politico.com%2F99%2F62%2F7eecf61b4966a74aafea8ddfd526%2Ftaiwan-president-96805.jpg
The transition of power is likely to strengthen Taiwan's ties with the United States. During his campaign, Lai emphasized his commitment to bolstering Taiwan's global standing through strengthened ties with the U.S. and other democratic allies . It is expected that Lai will continue the policies of his predecessor, President Tsai Ing-wen, who also worked to strengthen ties with the U.S.
