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Taiwan's Lai tied up by political chaos after year in office

IndiaTimes Monday, 19 May 2025
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te promised to stand up to China and defend democracy when he took office in 2024. Lai, a staunch defender of Taiwan's sovereignty and detested by Beijing, was elected in January 2024 with 40 per cent of the vote, but his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lost its majority in parliament.
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