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William Lai

February 02, 2023
Taiwan Cabinet Reshuffle Sets the Stage for 2024 Presidential Elections
By Brian Hioe
With President Tsai's term coming to an end next year, the DPP's cabinet reshuffle sends hints about the next generation of party leadership.

January 10, 2023
Taiwan Politics Outlook: A KMT Resurgence?
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Nathan F. Batto.

December 14, 2022
What Will the New Chair of Taiwan’s Ruling Party Mean for Cross-Strait Relations?
By Chieh Yen
Decoding William Lai’s positioning on cross-strait relations – and the implications for peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific.

July 15, 2022
Ex-Japan PM Abe’s Funeral Draws Foreign Delegates Paying Their Respects
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan bid farewell to former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo in a funeral service that drew public mourners and foreign dignitaries.

July 14, 2022
Across Party Lines, Taiwan Mourns Abe Shinzo
By Brian Hioe
The former Japanese prime minister's support for Taiwan brought condolences even from the KMT, which is generally antagonistic toward Japan.

July 13, 2022
China Protests Taiwan’s VP Paying Respects at Abe’s Memorial
By Associated Press
Vice President Lai attended Abe's funeral service in Tokyo in his personal capacity.

June 19, 2020
Changing of the Guard as William Lai Replaces Taiwan’s Epidemiologist Vice President
By Nick Aspinwall
Chen Chien-jen ended his single term as vice president after playing a key role in Taiwan’s successful COVID-19 response.

February 07, 2020
Taiwan’s Coronavirus Response Hits Obstacles Set by Chinese Government
By Nick Aspinwall
Despite international calls for Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHO, the country is being restricted from accessing updated information and has struggled to repatriate its citizens from Wuhan.

June 21, 2019
Taiwan’s President Clears Her Primary Challenge. Will Her Party Get on Board?
By Nick Aspinwall
Now that Tsai Ing-wen has vanquished her primary challenger, she must get her party behind her in Taiwan’s general election.

June 11, 2019
Polls Are Open as Taiwan’s President Tries to Fend Off Primary Challenger
By Nick Aspinwall
President Tsai Ing-wen is locked in a fierce primary battle with her former premier, William Lai.

March 21, 2019
Taiwan’s Presidential Race Has a Surprise Contender: Tsai Ing-wen's Former Premier
By Nick Aspinwall
The candidacy of William Lai, a supporter of Taiwanese independence, is a stunning challenge to the more centrist Tsai administration.

January 17, 2019
Taiwan’s Newly Reshuffled Cabinet Looks a Lot Like Its Old Cabinet
By Nick Aspinwall
Premier William Lai has vacated his post after the DPP’s crushing regional election defeat, but most of Taiwan’s ministers are staying on.
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