Taiwan's Presidential Transition and Cross-Strait Tensions

This chapter analyzes the recent presidential election in Taiwan, focusing on President Lai Chengdu's strategies in a politically divided environment. It highlights the implications of Lai's inauguration speech for cross-strait relations and examines the challenges he faces in maneuvering between domestic coalition-building and external pressures from Beijing. The discussion further explores the historical context of Taiwan's sovereignty and the complexities of its relationship with China amid shifting political rhetoric.