Lee Teng-hui in dire condition: hospital sourceRECEIVING TREATMENT: President Tsai Ing-wen, Vice President William Lai and Premier Su Tseng-chang visited former president Lee Teng-hui yesterday morningStaff writer, with CNATaipei Veterans General Hospital yesterday rebutted speculation that former president Lee Teng-hui (李登輝) had died a day earlier, saying that he was weak, but receiving treatment. Reporters and camera operators in the main hall of Taipei Veterans General Hospital yesterday wait for news about former president Lee Teng-hui, who has been receiving care at the hospital since Feb. 8. Lee was admitted to Taipei Veterans General Hospital on Feb. 8 after choking while drinking milk. The hospital has been tight-lipped about Lee’s condition, but speculation has been rife that his health has deteriorated over the past few months. Lee’s condition has become more unstable recently, the source said, adding that medical personnel are providing the care necessary to keep his condition in check.

Source: Taipei Times July 29, 2020 16:00 UTC