William Lai: Taiwan just chose a president China loathes. What now? - BBC
Jan 13, 2024 · They picked their 64-year-old vice-president, a doctor-turned politician, William Lai Ching-te, to lead Taiwan through its testy relationship with China.
Lai Ching-te takes office as the new president of Taiwan | AP News
May 20, 2024 · In this photo released by the Taipei News Photographer, President-elect Lai Ching-te, also known by his English name William, gets sworn in as Taiwan’s new president during his inauguration ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, May 20, 2024.
Taiwan elects William Lai president in historic election ... - BBC
Jan 13, 2024 · Taiwanese voters have chosen pro-sovereignty candidate William Lai as their president in a historic election, cementing a path that is increasingly divergent from China. The move angered...
William Lai Ching-te urges peace as he becomes Taiwan’s new …
May 20, 2024 · Taipei, Taiwan – William Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as president of Taiwan in a ceremony that included a 21-gun salute, as he later praised the self-governing island’s democracy and urged...
Taiwan's New President Lai Ching-te: What You Need to Know - TIME
Jan 13, 2024 · T aiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te won the island democracy’s presidential election on Saturday after his rivals conceded, keeping the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in...
William Lai, who China sees as 'troublemaker', wins Taiwan …
Jan 30, 2024 · William Lai is likely to continue with the Party’s strong self governing stance - and China has already issued staunch warnings against any moves for independence.
Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te has steered the island away …
Jan 13, 2024 · Lai, 64, emerged victorious in the election Saturday on the island of 23 million people that China claims as its own. He is currently vice president with the Democratic Progressive Party, which has rejected China’s sovereignty claims over Taiwan.
William Lai: Taiwan's president vows to resist 'annexation' - BBC News
Oct 10, 2024 · President William Lai has pledged to uphold Taiwan's self-governing status in his most high-profile public address since taking office earlier this year. In a thinly-veiled reference to China's...
As it happened: William Lai sworn in as Taiwan's new president
May 19, 2024 · William Lai, a 64-year-old doctor turned politician, has been sworn in as Taiwan’s president, following his win in January’s election. In his inauguration speech, he called China's military...
Lai Ching-te: Why Taiwan election results matter | AP News
Jan 16, 2024 · Lai Ching-te, the winner of Saturday’s presidential race, has pledged to continue the policies of his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen, who built up the military and strengthened ties with the United States and other sympathetic countries.