Taiwan's New President Lai Ching-te Calls for Peace in Inaugural Speech

Lai emphasizes stability and continuity in cross-strait relations while addressing domestic challenges and legislative opposition.

Lai Ching-te's inaugural address stresses maintaining the status quo and calls for dialogue with Beijing.
China's response to Lai's speech includes harsh rhetoric but no immediate aggressive actions.
Protests erupt in Taiwan against the KMT-controlled legislature's proposed bills to expand its powers.
Lai faces a divided government, with the opposition holding legislative power and complicating his administration's agenda.
China's focus remains on its economic issues, reducing immediate tensions over Taiwan.