Taiwan Cai Ing-wen's second term start highlights success in corona measures May 20, 17:27
President Cai Ingwen of Taiwan started his second term on the 20th. In his inaugural address, President Cai emphasized that Taiwan was internationally positioned as a successful and reliable partner for the new coronavirus countermeasures, and cooperated with the United States and Japan to improve Taiwan's international status. He showed the idea of strengthening.
Cai Ying Wen, president of Taiwan, was re-elected with a record number of votes in January's presidential election, showing his opposition to China, and started his second term on the 20th.
After attending the swearing ceremony in the presidential office, President Cai gave an inaugural speech at the outdoor venue of the Taipei Guest House, which was also used as a guesthouse.
In this, Cai emphasized Taiwan's success in combating the new coronavirus, and said, "It was internationally positioned as a reliable partner for successful democracy. For the next four years, it will participate in international organizations. We will continue to seek qualifications to strengthen our partnerships with the United States and Japan, etc., '' and said that we will strengthen our cooperative relationship with the United States and Japan to improve Taiwan's international status. It was
In relation to China, he touched on the fact that China believes that "one country, two systems" is a suitable way to unify Taiwan. Is not accepted, ”and emphasized the position of refusing again.
He added, "It is the responsibility of both parties to seek a long-lasting relationship and avoid confrontation and expansion of gaps," and called for equal dialogue with China.
On the economic front, we will take the changes in the world's political economy under the influence of the new coronavirus as an opportunity to further strengthen IT-related industries, which Taiwan is good at, and aim for the core position of the world's supply chain. It was.
According to the latest opinion poll, the Cai administration's approval rating for the new coronavirus countermeasures is 91%, but it is only 44% in the economic measures, and what kind of economy is falling due to global infection spread? The challenge for the second term is how to make a move.
61% approval rating Highly evaluated for corona measures
President Tsai Ing-wen won the historic victory by winning the largest number of votes in the January election.
During his first term, Cai, who had a low approval rating of 15% for some time and was at risk of re-election, was threatened by the growing pressure of China to unify Taiwan. The feeling spread and led to the re-election of President Cai, who showed a strong attitude toward China.
According to the latest poll, Cai's approval rating is 61%, the highest since he was appointed, and the biggest factor is the high evaluation of the new coronavirus infection control.
Immediately after an unexplained pneumonia patient was identified in Wuhan, China at the end of last year, Taiwanese authorities strengthened the quarantine of arriving flights from Wuhan and significantly restricted travel from China.
Furthermore, in order to dispel the anxiety of citizens, top officials of health authorities hold press conferences every day to thoroughly disclose information, and to monitor the location information of infected persons and concentrated contacts. Was strengthened.
The number of infected people in Taiwan is 440, and no new infections have been confirmed for the past month or so, except for travelers from overseas, and the spread of infection has been suppressed.
On the other hand, China's strong advocacy of the "one China" principle did not allow the CEO's aim to participate in the WHO's annual meeting as an observer.
Cai criticized WHO's response on the 19th, saying, "The political refusal of Taiwan's participation is not in the interest of the international community" on the 19th, while saying "Taiwan is under pressure. And will not give up on international issues. "
President Cai, who started the second term, appealed the results of infection control in Taiwan and strengthened collaboration with countries such as the United States and Japan that share values such as democracy and freedom, and I would like to improve my position.
Congratulatory message from Japan and the US
At the inauguration ceremony of President Cai Yingwen of Taiwan, a video message was presented from senior officials of the US government and Japanese Diet members.
Among them, Mitsuo Ohashi, chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, the contact organization with Taiwan in Japan, said, “Japan and Taiwan are extremely important partners who share basic values and are true friends who communicate with each other. Yes, and we have a good relationship with the world. ”
In addition, he said, "Taiwan's democratic development and social advancement including diversity are highly evaluated by the international community, and not only Japan but also the world are paying attention to Taiwan's further leap forward." I showed my expectations for the second term of the President.
In addition, Assistant Secretary of State Stillwell, who oversees East Asian policy at the US Department of State, said, "Today's inauguration is a new milestone for vibrant Taiwanese democracy. Maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait while facing relentless pressure. I would like to applaud President Cai's commitment to do so. "
Regarding Taiwan's infection control measures against the new coronavirus, "The response to Taiwan's high transparency and respect for basic human rights has become an example for each country. The United States is one of the countries that has benefited, and Taiwan continues. I will insist that the voices of the will be reflected in the world. "
According to Taiwan's foreign affairs department, former Vice President Biden of the American opposition and Democratic Party and House of Representatives Pelosi sent messages on Twitter and letters celebrating the start of the second term.
Chinese government “unilaterally destroys cross-strait relations”
The Chinese government announced in a comment that Taiwan's President Cai Ing-wen reiterated his intention to reject the "one-country-two system" in his inaugural speech to start his second term. It unilaterally destroys the foundation of peaceful development. "
A spokesman for the Taiwanese Office of the State Council, which is in charge of Taiwan's affairs with the Chinese government, released a comment on the 20th. They unilaterally destroy the foundations of the peaceful development of the relationship, strengthening collusion with external forces, destroying the peace of the Taiwan Strait, and taking the opportunity of the new coronavirus infection to plan Taiwan independence. Is severely criticized.
In addition, he pointed out, "Unification of the motherland is a historical necessity for the great recovery of the Chinese people, and no power can be stopped. Taiwan independence is against the flow and is the road to ruin." We have repeatedly emphasized the Chinese government's policy of achieving peaceful unity based on the system.