Lai Ching-te - Wikipedia
Lai Ching-te (Chinese: 賴清德; pinyin: Lài Qīngdé; born 6 October 1959), also known as William Lai, is a Taiwanese politician and former physician who is currently serving as the 8th president of the Republic of China since May 2024.
Who is Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s new President? - CNN
Jan 14, 2024 · Lai Ching-te, a former doctor from a poor mining family, was propelled into politics by a military crisis in the Taiwan Strait 27 years ago.
Lai Ching-te takes office as the new president of Taiwan | AP News
May 20, 2024 · Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, has said in his inauguration speech that he seeks peace with China and urged it to stop its military threats against the self-governed island that Beijing claims as its own territory.
Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te has steered the island toward ...
Jan 13, 2024 · TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s president-elect, has vowed to safeguard the island’s de-facto independence from China and further align it with other democracies. Lai, 64, emerged victorious in the election Saturday on the island of 23 million people that China claims as its own.
Lai Ching-te | Biography, Education, & Facts | Britannica
Feb 5, 2025 · Lai Ching-te (born October 6, 1959, New Taipei City, Wanli District, Taiwan) is the president of Taiwan. He is known for being a vocal supporter of Taiwan’s sovereignty and for his rise from poverty to the upper echelons of Taiwan’s government leadership.
Lai Ching-te: Taiwan’s new president calls on China to stop its ... - CNN
May 19, 2024 · Lai Ching-te called on Beijing to cease its intimidation of Taiwan as he was was sworn in as president Monday, marking the start of a historic third consecutive term for the island’s ruling ...
Taiwan's New President Lai Ching-te: What You Need to Know - TIME
Jan 13, 2024 · T aiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te won the island democracy’s presidential election on Saturday after his rivals conceded, keeping the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in...
Presidency of Lai Ching-te - Wikipedia
The presidency of Lai Ching-te began on 20 May 2024, when Lai Ching-te was sworn in as 16th president of the Republic of China and the eighth president of the republic since it became established on the island of Taiwan, succeeding Tsai Ing-wen.
Taiwan elections: Lai Ching-te to assume charge as the new …
May 19, 2024 · TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — In a campaign ad for Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te, incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen was shown driving with Lai in the passenger seat, exchanging reflections on their years governing together.
Lai Ching-te Emphasizes Dialogue, Defense of the Constitution in …
Jan 1, 2025 · IN HIS NEW YEAR’S ADDRESS, President Lai Ching-te touted Taiwan’s accomplishments on the international stage, such as the Olympics victories in badminton by Wang Chi-lin and Lee Yang, as well as in boxing by Lin Yu-ting.