Stephen M. Young On Taiwan: Spring Thoughts on Taiwan’s PoliticsHaving recently returned from a productive visit to Taiwan, hosted by the Global Taiwan Institute (GTI), I wanted to capture impressions of my favorite island while they are still fresh. Our delegation met with a broad range of key Taiwan figures, including those in the ruling DPP as well as the opposition KMT. Our visit included a lengthy and informal visit with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) at her residence, including an introduction to the presidential cats and dogs. We also saw a range of DPP officials, including Vice President William Lai (賴清德), Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮), and President Tsai. During the trip we had a relaxed exchange with President Tsai, who was looking forward to new adventures following the end of her second term in office in early 2024.

Source: Taipei Times May 14, 2023 17:20 UTC