Coalition urges funding for Lee libraryTAIWANESE IDENTITY: A presidential library and museum would preserve Lee’s legacy and contributions in Taiwan’s transition into a democracy, groups saidBy Jason Pan / Staff reporterLeaders of pro-Taiwan civic organizations and independence advocates yesterday called for government funding to establish a Lee Teng-hui presidential library and museum, saying that it would be the best way to commemorate the former president’s achievements and preserve his legacy. Representatives of pro-Taiwan organizations at the National Taiwan University Alumni Center in Taipei yesterday call for government assistance in establishing the proposed Lee Teng-hui presidential library and museum. “It is also the wish of [former] president Lee. The project would require state funding and the power of the government to see through its completion, Taiwan Society chairman Li Chuan-hsin (李川信) said. “Lee is recognized around the world as Mr Democracy, and our society recognizes him as the first president for Taiwanese people.

Source: Taipei Times August 19, 2020 15:56 UTC