‘GLORIOUS ERA.’ Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim wave to people after his inaugural speech after being sworn into office during the inauguration ceremony at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei on May 20, 2024. Lai said a ‘glorious era of Taiwan’s democracy has arrived’ and thanked citizens for ‘refusing to be swayed by external forces, for resolutely defending democracy.
“In face of the many threats and attempts of infiltration from China, we must demonstrate our resolution to defend our nation sand we must also raise our defence awareness and strengthen our legal framework for national security,” said Lai. Lai succeeds President Tsai Ing-wen, whose eight years in power saw a sharp deterioration in relations with Beijing over her rejection of China’s claim.
Lai and Hsiao — arguably better known on the global stage due to her former role as Taiwan’s top envoy to Washington — are both part of the Democratic Progressive Party , which has championed Taiwan’s sovereignty. In Beijing, Chinese social media Weibo on Monday blocked hashtags referencing the inauguration of Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te, preventing them from trending as the self-ruled island swore in a new leader.
“If Taiwan province is not retaken and unified, 520 each year will be a day of shame!” one user wrote, referring to Monday’s date.
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