During his first six months in office, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te faced several challenges, both at home and from an increasingly aggressive China. What lies ahead for the remainder of his term?

On this episode of Zoom In Zoom Out, TaiwanPlus reporter Reece Ayers sits down with Lii Wen, Presidential Office spokesperson, to review Lai’s first six months in office and look ahead to future cross-strait and U.S.-Taiwan relations.

(Editor's Note: the interview was recorded on Dec. 18, 2024.)