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Inauguration of Lai Ching-te
Lai and first lady Wu Mei-ju waving at the crowd
DateMay 20, 2024; 17 days ago (2024-05-20)
LocationPresidential Office Building, Taipei
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The inauguration of Lai Ching-te as the 14th President of the Republic of China took place on May 20, 2024,[1] marking the start of the four-year term of Lai Ching-te as president and Hsiao Bi-khim as vice president, and the first time a political party started a third term since the implementation of direct elections in 1994. The inauguration took place in front of the Presidential Office Building in Taipei.[2][3]

Guests[edit]

51 countries sent delegates to the event.[4] Notable guests include Santiago Peña, president of Paraguay,[5][6] and Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State of the United States.[7] Leaders and legislators of major political parties, such as Ko Wen-je of the TPP, also attended the event.[8] Most Kuomintang members declined the invitation.[9] Presidents of the Judicial, Legislative, Control, and Examination Yuans were also present.[10]

International reactions[edit]

In his speech, Lai said that Taiwan is not a part of China and that China needs to acknowledge Taiwanese independence.[11][12]

China[edit]

Cross-Strait tensions increased as a result of Lai's speech.[12] On May 23, 2024, the East Sea Fleet announced that a joint military exercise will be held in the Taiwan Strait.[13][14][15] Soon after, China Coast Guard spokesman Gan Yu [zh] announced that Fujian province will also participate in the exercise.[16]

United States[edit]

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Lai's speech.[17] A small delegation led by representative Michael McCaul, mostly comprising of members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, met with Lai after the inauguration. They pledged military support for Taiwan.[18][19]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Associated Press (19 May 2024). "Lai Ching-te inaugurated as Taiwan's president". Politico. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Inaugural Address of ROC 16th-term President Lai Ching-te". english.president.gov.tw. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  3. ^ Yeung, Eric Cheung, Simone McCarthy, Jessie (2024-05-20). "Taiwan's new president calls on China to stop its 'intimidation' after being sworn into historic third term for ruling party". CNN. Retrieved 2024-06-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ 中央通訊社 (2024-05-17). "外交部：51團508位外賓將參加520就職 | 政治". 中央社 CNA (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  5. ^ "President Lai meets President Santiago Peña Palacios of the Republic of Paraguay". english.president.gov.tw. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  6. ^ Wu, Justin (2023-08-15). "Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te Meets Paraguay President-Elect Santiago Peña". TaiwanPlus. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  7. ^ "President Lai meets 70th US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo". english.president.gov.tw. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  8. ^ ETtoday新聞雲 (2024-05-09). "已收到賴清德520就職典禮邀請！ 民眾黨：柯文哲確定出席". ETtoday新聞雲 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  9. ^ "藍委不出席520大典 綠營籲展現台灣民主勿抵制". Radio Taiwan Intl. 2024-05-10.
  10. ^ 中央通訊社 (2024-05-13). "韓國瑜將出席520就職典禮 授與賴清德國璽印章 | 政治". 中央社 CNA (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  11. ^ "In his inauguration speech, Taiwan's new President Lai emphasized China must stop military intimidation". PBS NewsHour. 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  12. ^ a b Davidson, Helen (2024-05-22). "China warns of reprisals against Taiwan after president's inauguration speech". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  13. ^ "Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China's military drills". AP News. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  14. ^ 谢博韬. ""联合利剑-2024A"演习之后是否还会有"B""C"？国台办回应". news.cctv.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  15. ^ "专栏 | 军事无禁区：抵近威慑－看"联合利剑-2024A"对台演习". Radio Free Asia. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  16. ^ 經濟日報. "配合軍演 福建海警於烏丘、東引附近海域進行執法演練 | 大陸政經 | 兩岸". 經濟日報 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  17. ^ Blinken, Antony (2024-05-19). "Taiwan's Presidential Inauguration". Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  18. ^ "US lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president after China's military drills". AP News. 2024-05-27. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  19. ^ Gan, Nectar (2024-05-27). "US lawmakers vow to bolster Taiwan's defense with bipartisan visit days after China's 'punishment' military drills". CNN. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
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