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Tsai Ing-wen (Chinese: 蔡英文; born 31 August 1956) is a Taiwanese politician who served as the 7th president of the Republic of China from 2016 to 2024, and was the first woman to hold that position.
May 19, 2024 · Tsai Ing-wen never set out to be a leader. Growing up shy, she aspired to become an archeologist, because “people that are dead already wouldn’t jump up and argue with you.”
The presidency of Tsai Ing-wen officially began on 20 May 2016 when Tsai Ing-wen was inaugurated as the seventh president of the Taiwan. Tsai, a member of the Democratic Progressive Party, took office following her landslide victory in the 2016 Taiwan presidential election over Kuomintang opponent Eric Chu and People First opponent James Soong.
Oct 27, 2021 · Speaking with CNN in an exclusive interview Tuesday, President Tsai Ing-wen said Taiwan, which is located fewer than 200 kilometers (124 miles) away from China's southeastern coast, was a...
Jan 8, 2024 · Tsai Ing-wen made history in 2016 as Taiwan's first female president - now, as she prepares to leave office, her defence of Taiwan's sovereignty may arguably define her legacy.
May 25, 2024 · Tsai Ing-wen (b. 1956) served as the first female president of Taiwan from 2016 to 2024. Tsai, who is of Hakka descent, is a member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). She is an advocate of sovereignty and independence for Taiwan.
Aug 2, 2022 · Taiwan’s leader, Tsai Ing-wen, owes her presidency to her pledge to preserve the island’s sovereignty. Her meeting with Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday, and Beijing’s response to the visit,...
Apr 2, 2023 · Known for her quiet pragmatism, Tsai Ing-wen has ushered in a new era of American cooperation as worries about Chinese aggression rise.
Aug 10, 2022 · Tsai Ing-wen offered a faint smile three years ago when a foreign visitor asked her if she was worried about Beijing’s military threat. “Of course. They will come right up the Tamsui River to get...
Apr 5, 2023 · Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen urged continued support for her country and warned that its democracy was “under threat” following a high-profile meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in...
