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Taiwan president sworn in amid tensions with Beijing
Chen Shui-bian was sworn in at the Presidential Office and received the jade seals. He pledged to obey the constitution and uphold the people's welfare while facing China’s warnings of possible war over Taiwan's status. The inauguration drew about 200000 attendees including 15 heads of state amid post election protests and a vote recount.
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