TAIPEI, May 20 — Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te was sworn in today as president of the democratic island in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile...
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Lai, whose staunch defence of Taiwan’s sovereignty has enraged Beijing, is expected to boost defence spending and strengthen ties with Washington during his four-year term in a bid to deter China from seizing the island.China considers Taiwan as part of its territory and has long threatened to use force to bring the island under its control.
More than a thousand performers showcasing traditional operas and dances took part in a celebration that also included an Air Force aerial formation to salute the new president. More recently, he has vowed to maintain the “status quo” on the Taiwan Strait, which means preserving Taiwan’s sovereignty while not formally declaring independence.
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