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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.
6 days ago · 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.
May 20, 2016 · Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) chairman Tsai Ing-wen made history on Friday (May 20) as the first woman to become the president of Taiwan. The 59-year-old was elected into power on Jan 16,...
Dec 24, 2021 · Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is wielding a mixture of soft and hard power as she seeks to fend off a more assertive China under President Xi Jinping.
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.
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 · In an island renowned for boisterous politics, Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, is an improbable leader. Described by those close to her as scholarly and bookish, Ms. Tsai is known for...
Nov 26, 2022 · Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party following local election losses suffered by her party.
