Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama congratulated Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te, who was sworn in as president of the democratic island nation on May 20. In his statement the Dalai Lama expressed his appreciation for Taiwan. The determination of the Taiwanese people to maintain democratic values ​​states, "It is amazing to see how firmly democracy has taken root in Taiwan. The Taiwanese people have not only developed a prosperous, strong democracy, But have also achieved great prosperity." Furthermore, the Dalai Lama wished Lai success in overcoming challenges and fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the Taiwanese people.People of Taiwan,'' the Dalai Lama said Taiwan's newly elected president, Lai Ching-tey of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), was sworn in as Taiwan's fifth popularly elected president on May 20, Focus Taiwan reported. The DPP will become the first ruling party to govern for a third consecutive four-year term with Lai, 64, and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim taking office since Taiwan held its first direct presidential election in 1996. The inauguration ceremony was held at the President's Office. And the Gray Seal of the Nation was handed over to Lai by Legislative Chairman Han Kuo-yu of the Kuomintang (KMT), symbolizing Lai's assumption of office as head of state. Ceremonies marking Lai Ching-te's inauguration as president also included street demonstrations and a military display in Taipei on Monday morning, according to Focus Taiwan. Also, the swearing-in ceremony also included outgoing President Tsa Ing-wen. Happened. Meanwhile, Lai Ching-te has called Beijing giving a stern warning to China.Stop threatening the island nation, which China continues to claim as its own. In his inaugural speech, Lai called on Beijing to "cease its political and military threats against Taiwan, share with Taiwan global responsibility for maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and welcome the greater region, and Make sure the world is free from the fear of war."