Taiwan's new President, William Lai, assumes office and warns China against military strikes, emphasizing Taiping Island's sovereignty and US support.

Taiwan's new President, William Lai, assumes office on Monday and will warn China against any planned military strikes on Taiwan. He will also emphasize that Taiping Island, near Taiwan, is part of sovereign Taiwanese territory, and any attempts by China to seize it will not be tolerated. According to sources in Taipei, the US has reaffirmed its commitment to stand with Taiwan in case of an attack from China.