China Initiates Large Drills 'Surrounding' Taiwan As Warning To New President Lai A mere few days after Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, was sworn into office at the start of the week, China's military on Thursday morning (local time) initiated two days of large-scale military drills. PLA navy ships and aircraft are now reportedly "surrounding the island of Taiwan," according to state media and PLA statements. The drills are said to be ensuing in the Taiwan Strait as well as...
Thousands protest against bill which would give parliamentarians special powers to question anyoneLai Ching-te’s first day as president of Taiwan has been marked by large protests against the opposition over a controversial bill in parliament, foreshadowing a difficult first term for the leader, who lacks a legislative majority.Thousands of Taiwanese citizens gathered outside the legislative yuan to protest against attempts by the opposition parties to push through a bill without review, which...
Instead, in his first speech as leader Lai says Beijing and Taipei 'are not
By Dene-Hern Chen and Amber Wang 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. Lai succeeded Tsai Ing-wen in a ceremony closely watched by China, which claims the island as part of its territory, and the United […]
A giant screen with a live feed shows Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te delivering his inaugural speech after being sworn into office during the inauguration ceremony at the Presidential Office Building
Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory. “Fellow compatriots, we have the ideal of pursuing peace, but we must not have illusions," Lai said after being sworn into office. "As
Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, was sworn in on Monday, amid rising tensions with China
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory. “Fellow compatriots, we have the ideal of pursuing peace, but we must not have illusions,” Lai
Taiwan's new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory. “Fellow compatriots, we have the ideal of pursuing peace, but we must not have illusions," Lai said after being sworn into office. "As China []
Taiwan has inaugurated Lai Ching-te as its a new president