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Inauguration of Lai Ching-te
Lai and first lady Wu Mei-ju waving at the crowd
DateMay 20, 2024; 2 months 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] As part of the inauguration festivities, the first ever state banquet was held in Tainan.[4]

Guests

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Fifty-one countries sent delegates to the event.[5] Notable guests include Santiago Peña, president of Paraguay,[6][7] and Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State of the United States.[8] Leaders and legislators of major political parties, such as Ko Wen-je of the TPP, also attended the event.[9] Most Kuomintang members declined the invitation.[10] Presidents of the Judicial, Legislative, Control, and Examination Yuans were also present.[11]

International reactions

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China

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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

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

See also

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References

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  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 3 June 2024.
  3. ^ Cheung, Eric; McCarthy, Simone; Yeung, Jessie (20 May 2024). "Taiwan's new president calls on China to stop its 'intimidation' after being sworn into historic third term for ruling party". CNN. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  4. ^ Huang, Novia; Lo, James (20 May 2024). "PHOTO ESSAY/Lai, Hsiao celebrate inauguration with 1st-ever state banquet in Tainan". Central News Agency. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  5. ^ 中央通訊社 (17 May 2024). "外交部：51團508位外賓將參加520就職 | 政治". 中央社 CNA (in Chinese). Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  6. ^ "President Lai meets President Santiago Peña Palacios of the Republic of Paraguay". english.president.gov.tw. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  7. ^ Wu, Justin (15 August 2023). "Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te Meets Paraguay President-Elect Santiago Peña". TaiwanPlus. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  8. ^ "President Lai meets 70th US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo". english.president.gov.tw. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  9. ^ ETtoday新聞雲 (9 May 2024). "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 6 June 2024.
  10. ^ "藍委不出席520大典 綠營籲展現台灣民主勿抵制". Radio Taiwan Intl. 10 May 2024.
  11. ^ 中央通訊社 (13 May 2024). "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 6 June 2024.
  12. ^ Davidson, Helen (22 May 2024). "China warns of reprisals against Taiwan after president's inauguration speech". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  13. ^ "Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China's military drills". AP News. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  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 3 June 2024.
  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. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  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 6 June 2024.
  17. ^ Blinken, Antony (19 May 2024). "Taiwan's Presidential Inauguration". Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  18. ^ "US lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president after China's military drills". AP News. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  19. ^ Gan, Nectar (27 May 2024). "US lawmakers vow to bolster Taiwan's defense with bipartisan visit days after China's 'punishment' military drills". CNN. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
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