China: Tsai's inaugural speech “ambiguous"

The transcript discusses the speech by Taiwan's new leader on May 20, highlighting the ambiguous stance on cross-strait relations and the lack of acknowledgment of the 1992 Consensus. It emphasizes the One China principle, stating that Taiwan and mainland China are not separate countries. The transcript critiques the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for its historical stance on Taiwan independence and suggests that the DPP needs to overcome historical burdens to improve relations with mainland China.

What was the attitude of the new leadership in Taiwan regarding the nature of cross-strait relations?

What fundamental issue did the new leadership fail to clearly acknowledge in their speech?

What specific methods did the new leadership not propose to ensure the peaceful development of cross-strait relations?

According to the speech, how is the relationship between mainland China and Taiwan characterized?

What historical stance of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is mentioned in the speech?