Taiwan president-elect picks team of security, diplomatic heavyweights

Lai prioritizes cabinet stability amid China pressure, U.S. election uncertainty

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Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te, right, speaks next to incoming National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu at a news conference in Taipei on April 25. © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te will reshuffle but retain his predecessor's cabinet members in key defense, foreign affairs and security positions when he takes office next month, tapping into their experience to maintain stability amid growing pressure from China.

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