Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te marks his first year in office amid significant challenges, including intense domestic political strife, mounting Chinese military pressure, and threats of US tariffs. Opposition parties have actively blocked Lai’s legislative agenda, leading to political deadlock and public protests. Lai has pledged to defend Taiwan’s democracy and resist Chinese influence, but his leadership has been criticized by opponents and closely watched by Beijing. The ongoing turmoil has raised concerns about Taiwan’s stability and its relations with both China and the United States. Lai’s government has expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with China while simultaneously strengthening the island’s defenses.
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Taiwan says 'willing' to talk to China as island boosts defences
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te marked his first year in office on Tuesday as his government grapples with Chinese military pressure, US tariff threats and domestic political turmoil. The president has seen his first term in the top job engulfed in domestic political turmoil as opposition parties,
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Buffeted by political chaos, Taiwan’s President Lai marks first year in office
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te celebrates his first year in office on Tuesday as his government grapples with Chinese military pressure, US tariff threats and domestic political turmoil.
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Explainer: Six grave mistakes that mark Lai's first year in office as Taiwan leader
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BEIJING -- Tuesday marked the first anniversary of Lai Ching-te's tenure as the leader of Taiwan. The 65-year-old spent his first year in office taking actions that undermined cross-Strait peace and stability and harmed the island's overall well-being -- revealing his true colors as a stubborn separatist.