Taiwan’s new President urges China to stop military intimidation

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te struck a relatively conciliatory tone over China in his inauguration speech (AP)

Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te has said in his inauguration speech that he wants peace with China and urged it to stop its military threats and intimidation.

After being sworn in, Mr Lai said: “I hope that China will face the reality of (Taiwan)’s existence, respect the choices of the people of Taiwan, and in good faith, choose dialogue over confrontation.”