Taiwan’s president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats. Taiwan’s president-elect, Lai Ching-te, has announced new appointments for his administration's key roles in foreign and defense ministries as the island continues to face military threats and diplomatic isolation from China. Lin Chia-lung will assume the role of foreign minister, while Wellington Koo will head the Defense Ministry, both tasked with strengthening Taiwan's defenses amid escalating tensions. These strategic appointments aim to bolster Taiwan's response to China's aggressive stances and diplomatic maneuvers aimed at isolating the island internationally.