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Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan's new president

Reuters

May 20, 2024 5:20 pm

[Source: Reuters]

Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s new president, in footage shown live on television from the presidential office.

Lai, who won election in January, takes over from Tsai Ing-wen, having served as her vice president for the past four years.

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