New President Lai Ching-te Promises Healthier, Sustainable Taiwan with New Sports Ministry and Emphasis on Energy Transition Policies

Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, announced in his inaugural address that he intends to establish a new ministry of sports and physical education to promote a healthier Taiwan. He also emphasized his commitment to energy transition policies, aiming to develop more green energy sources and smart grids for a more resilient electrical power generation system.

To create a healthier Taiwan, Lai plans to leverage the country’s strengths in combating cancer and increasing sports participation by establishing a ministry of physical education and sports development. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining a sustainable National Health Insurance system to help people live longer and healthier lives.

Lai highlighted the importance of ensuring that economic development benefits all citizens by expanding services such as childcare, long-term care, and social housing. He also addressed issues related to commodity prices, housing, and the wealth gap, as well as enhancing safety and security in various aspects of daily life.

Furthermore, the new government under Lai’s leadership will continue reform efforts in education, the judicial system, and transitional justice to address important social and political issues. Lai underscored the need for coordination and cooperation to tackle challenges both domestically and internationally as Taiwan’s new president.