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Lai outlines goals to European group • Oct. 28, 2026, 12:00 PM ET (Taipei Times)
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Facts

Born New Taipei City • Taiwan
Title / Office vice president (2020-), Taiwan
Political Affiliation Democratic Progressive Party

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president of Taiwan
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Chen Shui-bian
president of Taiwan
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Ma Ying-jeou
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Chiang Kai-shek
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Chiang Ching-kuo
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Ang Lee
Ang Lee
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Morris Chang
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Teresa Teng
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Jason Wu
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Yuan T. Lee
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