As Taiwan's new President-elect, Lai Ching-te's swearing in ceremony draws near, the island's coastguard has ramped up patrols over the weekend amid increasing presence of Chinese vessels, according to Al Jazeera.
Taiwan's foreign ministry's statement came after a Chinese foreign ministry alleged that Taiwan had maintained political support from Guatemala by paying off its lawmakers, according to Taiwan News report.
Senior Advocate Sibal said, "It is an honour and pleasure to be appointed to the post after 22 years. I will ensure cooperation between the bar and the bench."
In his address at a democracy forum in Copenhagen on Tuesday, Lai in a pre-recorded video said, "I will not rule out dialogue with China on the principles of mutual respect, mutual benefits, and dignity," adding that such dialogue should be conducted "with no preconditions."
Many leading politicians of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) believe that the tone of Lai's speech will be 'conciliatory' towards Beijing.
The sole ruling party of China, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) could attempt to disrupt President-elect Lai Ching-te's May 20 inauguration by hacking into websites and electronic billboards and sabotaging the southern power grid, Taiwan News reported.
"This will not affect the elections, BJP will win all 7 seats of Delhi with the blessings of the public and the strength of the workers," said the Delhi BJP President.
China has initiated a series of influence campaigns against Taiwan ahead of the Island's inauguration of president-elect Lai Ching-te scheduled on May 20, reported Voice of America (VOA).
Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) Director-General Tsai Ming-yen on Wednesday said the bureau is taking measures to boost national critical infrastructure.
The opening of two new air routes, with flight paths near two outlying islands controlled by Taiwan, is the latest move by China to up the pressure on Taiwan ahead of the swearing-in of the president-elect, Lai Ching-te, Voice of America reported citing several analysts.