Taiwan's Lai marks 100 days in office as China and opposition test mettle

Administration withstands early parliament drama but budget debate looms

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te attends a graduation ceremony of military academies in Taipei on June 27. The first 100 days of his presidency have been marked by a mix of pressure from China and the domestic political opposition. © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has weathered opposition challenges and pressure from China in his first 100 days in office, but will soon face more uncertainty when his government's first budget is tested in parliament.

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