FEATURE / Tsai's 8 years in government: Transforming Taiwan amid global challenges
05/14/2024 04:58 PM
In just a few days, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) will complete her two four-year terms in power and pass the baton to her deputy, Lai Ching-te (賴清德), who is also from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and was victorious in the 2024 presidential election.
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