Lai Ching-te
President of Taiwan.
Notable Quotes
"Our problem is how to retain water, how to distribute water, and how to use water efficiently."View Story →
"I am deeply saddened about Lam's death, sending condolences to his family and friends."View Story →
"Equality and dignity are extremely important: Taiwan is not a part of the People's Republic of China and has the right to pursue a way of life that values democracy, freedom, and human rights."View Story →
"History tells us that compromising with authoritarian regimes only comes at the cost of sovereignty and democracy."View Story →
"history tells us that compromising with authoritarian regimes only comes at the cost of sovereignty and democracy."View Story →
"Only the island’s people can decide their future."View Story →
"History tells us that compromising with authoritarian regimes only comes at the cost of sovereignty and democracy."View Story →
"Beijing's so-called 'unilateral concessions' are merely poisoned pills packaged as 'generous gift packages.'"View Story →
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