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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 is an unconventional politician in Taiwan. Reserved by nature, she cut a quiet figure in a boisterous democracy known for its festival-like rallies and emotional political speeches.
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.
Nov 26, 2022 · Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as head of the governing Democratic Progressive Party after its poor showing in local elections. The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) won several major...
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 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,...
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,...
Jan 11, 2020 · Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has secured a second term after sweeping to victory in an election dominated by the island's relationship with China. Ms Tsai secured just over 57% of the ballot...
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 · TAIPEI – Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as chairman of the ruling party after it suffered a major defeat in Saturday’s local elections seen as a midterm test of her rule.
