FEATURE/Lai to assume presidency amid geopolitical and domestic challenges
05/18/2024 05:24 PM
Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) is set to assume the presidency on May 20, but he faces a carrot-and-stick strategy from Beijing which will put his administration to the test.
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