It was a speech that preached harmony while highlighting differences. After William Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s new President on Monday, he used his first address to call for repairing cross-Strait relations, while namechecking “democracy” 31 times to underscore the gulf between his island’s government and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) determined to bring it to heel. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “Mutual benefits and prosperous coexistence would be common goals,” Lai, 64, told the crowd that featured eight heads of state among 51 international delegations, including from the U.S., U.K., Australia, Japan, and Canada.

BING NEWS:
  • NBP President interested to open first branch in mainland China
    BEIJING, June 7 (APP): In a strategic move to expand global footprint and enhance digital banking capabilities, President of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Rehmat Ali Hasnie showed interest in ...
    06/6/2024 - 11:20 pm | View Link
  • Despite Widespread Protests, Taiwan Passes Controversial Bill Curbing New President’s Power
    There are concerns the legislative changes could let lawmakers derail Lai’s agenda, and lead to leaks of sensitive information.
    05/27/2024 - 11:30 pm | View Link
  • House lawmakers visit Taiwan as China warns US to stay out
    In his inaugural speech, Taiwan’s President Lai said he sought to "neither yield nor provoke" Beijing but pledged to stand firm against China’s encroachment. The Chinese government has rebuked ...
    05/25/2024 - 11:30 pm | View Link
  • Taiwan president extends goodwill after China drills, US lawmakers arrive
    TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te extended goodwill towards and ... calling them "punishment" after Lai's inauguration speech on Monday which Beijing called another push for the island's ...
    05/25/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
  • Protests Erupt in Taiwan as China-Leaning Lawmakers Aim to Weaken New President
    Proposed legislation could be passed in the coming days that would make it difficult for President William Lai to govern.
    05/20/2024 - 9:12 pm | View Link
  • More

 

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More News