Opinion mixed about Lai Ching-te's reported appointment as premier

Opinion was mixed on Monday among ruling and opposition party lawmakers about the reported appointment of Tainan Mayor Lai Ching-te (賴清德) as Taiwan's new premier, replacing Premier Lin Chuan (林全), who has submitted his resignation.

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