Earlier yesterday, Siew oversaw the hand-over ceremony at the Executive Yuan in Taipei.
Siew praised Liu for achievements on many fronts — establishing integrity in government, carrying out tax reform, “sailing through the global financial tsunami,” improving cross-strait relations, expanding Taiwan’s international space and taking care of disadvantaged people.
“That Liu resigned as premier to take responsibility for the flooding shows his statesmanlike qualities. What he has done during his term will be regarded highly by history,” Siew said.
Liu said that he would continue to contribute to post-disaster reconstruction work.
“Although I am released from my heavy burden as premier, I can’t forget about the reconstruction of typhoon-hit areas,” Liu said.
Asked about his plans after leaving office, Liu, who came under fire for getting a haircut on Aug. 11, at the height of the rescue efforts, said yesterday: “[I am going to] have a haircut.”
Later yesterday, Wu convened a Cabinet meeting where he called on members to “be slow to promise and sure to perform,” saying it was essential for the government to be reliable.
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