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Taiwan president calls for peace and dialogue with China amid heightened military activity • May 20, 2025, 12:35 PM ET (The Guardian)
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te tied up by political chaos after one year in office • May 19, 2025, 9:31 AM ET (Straits Times)
Taiwan President rallies the troops ahead of possible Chinese drills • May 16, 2025, 12:10 AM ET (Straits Times)
Source warns of Beijing’s history ‘revisionist’ efforts • May 12, 2025, 5:03 AM ET (Taipei Times)
Taiwan congratulates Pope Leo, says hopes for deeper ties • May 9, 2025, 5:38 AM ET (Straits Times)

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Born New Taipei City • Taiwan
Title / Office vice president (2020-), Taiwan
Political Affiliation Democratic Progressive Party

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