Taipei Veterans General Hospital today rebutted speculation that former Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui died a day earlier, saying he was weak but receiving treatment, CNA English News reports. The comments came after rumors emerged online yesterday that Lee had died after being hospitalized since early February. The hospital has been tight-lipped about Lee's condition since February, but speculation has been rife that his health has deteriorated in recent months. A hospital source told CNA that Lee's health has been unstable for a long time, and his condition could change for the worse at any time. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Ching-te went to the hospital to see Lee on this morning.

Source: The Standard July 29, 2020 04:18 UTC