In his inaugural anniversary speech, President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed his willingness for peaceful dialogue with China on cross-strait issues, emphasizing the need for 'equal dignity.' However, China's Taiwan Affairs Office dismissed this stance, underlining that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. The Mainland Affairs Council chief, Chiu Chui-cheng, countered this as a manifestation of outdated and rigid thinking.

Notably, unlike previous years, President Lai refrained from mentioning 'cross-strait relations' during his speech this time, and there were no military exercises from the opposite side, suggesting a relative calm in actions from both sides. The British media outlet, The Guardian, analyzed President Lai's remarks as a 'deliberate low-profile' political language design aimed at avoiding getting entangled in US-China negotiations.

Additionally, President Lai's warm interaction with Japanese star Sho Sakurai drew significant media attention, sparking discussions in both Taiwan and Japan, while also provoking backlash in China. Chinese netizens expressed dissatisfaction, asserting that Sho Sakurai should not involve himself in sensitive political matters and should avoid making political statements. Looking back at the 520 events in past years, the Chinese military's frequent operations are noteworthy; however, this year appears more subdued.

Professor Huang Kuei-po from National Chengchi University pointed out that the US and China have reached certain tacit agreements regarding the Taiwan Strait after their discussions in Geneva, aiming to prevent escalating tensions. This could explain why there were no significant military activities from mainland China around this year's 520. The cautious actions of President Lai's government might be influenced by messages from the US, indicating that unaddressed cross-strait relations could make Taiwan a bargaining chip if US-China relations continue to improve.