U.S., Japan congratulate Lai on his inauguration as president

The United States and Japan extended their congratulations to President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on his inauguration Monday as Taiwan's president and expressed the hope that efforts to enhance bilateral relations will continue under the new administration.

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