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Lee Teng-hui
![Lee Teng-hui’s Memorial Service Provides Catalyst for Diplomatic Outreach to Taiwan Lee Teng-hui’s Memorial Service Provides Catalyst for Diplomatic Outreach to Taiwan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-09-21-30.jpg)
Lee Teng-hui’s Memorial Service Provides Catalyst for Diplomatic Outreach to Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
In addition to a U.S. under secretary of state, a former Japanese prime minister was also in attendance.
![The Glorious Contradictions of Lee Teng-hui The Glorious Contradictions of Lee Teng-hui](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-08-18.jpg)
The Glorious Contradictions of Lee Teng-hui
By James Baron
Throughout his 97 years, Lee took on multiple identities as a Japanese, Communist, Chinese, Christian, and, finally, Taiwanese independence activist – matching the island’s many changes.
![Former President Lee Teng-hui, Who Helped Birth Taiwan’s Democracy, Dies Former President Lee Teng-hui, Who Helped Birth Taiwan’s Democracy, Dies](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-07-30-6.jpg)
Former President Lee Teng-hui, Who Helped Birth Taiwan’s Democracy, Dies
By Associated Press
Lee, the first native of Taiwan to hold the presidency, became famous for ushering in direct elections – and later for his pro-independence stance.
![Taiwan’s White Terror and the Search for Transitional Justice Taiwan’s White Terror and the Search for Transitional Justice](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-30_02-00-16.jpg)
Taiwan’s White Terror and the Search for Transitional Justice
By Chang-Ling Huang
The costs of a "silent revolution."
![Tsai Ing-wen’s U.S. Transit Stops in Historical Context Tsai Ing-wen’s U.S. Transit Stops in Historical Context](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-04_23-06-47.jpg)
Tsai Ing-wen’s U.S. Transit Stops in Historical Context
By Kristian McGuire
Unofficial transit stops by Taiwan leaders in the U.S. have some interesting history.
![Better Get Used to it, China: Taiwan and Japan Will Get Closer Better Get Used to it, China: Taiwan and Japan Will Get Closer](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-30_18-41-14.jpg)
Better Get Used to it, China: Taiwan and Japan Will Get Closer
By J. Michael Cole
Geopolitical context and domestic sentiments mean Tokyo and Taipei are likely to draw closer together.
![Taiwan's Former President Causes Controversy in Japan Taiwan's Former President Causes Controversy in Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sizes/thumbnail/Senkaku_Islands.jpg)
Taiwan's Former President Causes Controversy in Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Lee Teng-hui causes a stir by repeating his view that the Senkakus belong to Japan.
![History and the Possibility of Taiwan-Japan Relations History and the Possibility of Taiwan-Japan Relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-09-12_10-00-38.jpg)
History and the Possibility of Taiwan-Japan Relations
By Lorand C. Laskai
Many Taiwanese have a surprisingly positive take on Japan’s colonial legacy, with memories that remain salient today.
![Time for Taiwan to Rethink Its Diplomacy Time for Taiwan to Rethink Its Diplomacy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-25_13-30-27.jpg)
Time for Taiwan to Rethink Its Diplomacy
By Joel Atkinson
Taiwan needs to decide on a plan for its remaining diplomatic allies before it is too late.
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