Focus Taiwan
Date: 05/20/2020
By: Emerson Lim

Taipei, May 20 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) took her oath of office at the Presidential Office on Wednesday and formally commenced her second four-year term as the president of the Republic of China, Taiwan's formal name.

Tsai, 63, of the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), was sworn in at 9 a.m. in a simple ceremony that was broadcast on television and live streamed on social media.

Former Premier Lai Ching-te (賴清德) then was sworn in as vice president, succeeding Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁), who stepped down after one term.

Tsai will deliver her inauguration speech at around 10 a.m. in an outdoor area of the Taipei Guest House and receive members of the diplomatic corps.    [FULL  STORY]