Taiwanese First Female President Sworn In

Taiwan's First Female President, Tsai Ing-Wen was sworn into office this morning. Ing-Wen won during the elections in January under the platform of the Democratic Progressive Party(DPP).

The Law Professor, who's 59 years old and educated in the US was given the presidential seal in front of over 700 dignitaries from 59 countries.
Tsai took over from the outgoing president, Ma Ying-Jeou of the Kuomintang(KMT), also known as the Nationalist Party, who has served out a two four year terms and is no longer eligible to be re-elected.

“At this moment, Taiwan’s situation is very difficult,” said Tsai in her inauguration speech. “I invite every fellow citizen to carry the future of this country.”

“Taiwan has been a model citizen in global civil society,” Tsai told the 20,000 capacity crowd, “Since our democratization, we have persisted in upholding the universal values of peace, freedom, democracy and human rights.” She Said.

The swearing-in held at the Taipei's Ching-Kuo Hall.

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