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

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.

Lai will complete his 100th day in office on Tuesday. The defining themes of his presidency so far have been efforts to reform the economy, strengthen Taiwan's defenses against China's threats and deal with a confrontational opposition that controls parliament.