
Lee Teng-hui
Lee Teng-hui was a prominent Taiwanese politician who served as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) from 1988 to 2000. He is credited with leading Taiwan's transition to a multi-party democracy and was instrumental in implementing significant political reforms. Lee's presidency marked a period of increased international recognition for Taiwan, and he is often regarded as the 'father of Taiwan's democracy.' His legacy includes the establishment of the National Health Insurance (NHI) system, which has provided comprehensive healthcare coverage to the Taiwanese population.
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Lee Teng-hui's 'special state-to-state' doctrine is referenced in relation to the DPP's stance.
‘One China’ formula key to restarting talks: KMT chairLee Teng-hui was the president of Taiwan who issued an apology regarding the 228 Incident.
Taiwan in Time: Disappearance of an outspoken doctorLee convened a national affairs conference to build consensus during his presidency.
Constructing political consensus - Taipei TimesLee Teng-hui is referenced as the former president whose promotion attempt was withdrawn by Hau Pei-tsun.
DPP challenges opposition to call for a no-confidence voteFormer president Lee Teng-hui was in office at the time of the author's military service.
Serving is easier than draft dodgingLee Teng-hui established the Taiwan Solidarity Union by taking politicians out of the KMT.
Notes from Central Taiwan: KMT chair election: History repeating? Or just rhyming?Lee Teng-hui was a former president of Taiwan whose administration influenced the Sunflower movement.
The growing need for a Douyin banLee Teng-hui was the first Taiwanese to hold the presidency and led Taiwan's transition toward full democracy.
Getting Taiwan-China history right - Taipei TimesFormer president Lee Teng-hui’s doctoral thesis critiques the extractive agricultural policies of the KMT government.
Notes from Central Taiwan: Selling Taiwan on the cheapLee Teng-hui met with Ishihara Taro in Taiwan and expressed full approval of his writings.
中方制裁日本華裔議員 凍資產、禁入境 撰書反華、否認南京屠殺 官媒斥「21世紀新漢奸」 - 20250909 - 中國 - 每日明報Lee Teng-hui was an advocate of localization and moving away from the Chinese cultural sphere.
EDITORIAL: Battle for the soul of TaiwanThen-Taiwan president Lee Teng-hui stopped in Hawaii but remained on his airplane out of pique from being refused a transit stay.
Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Canaries in the US-Taiwan Coal MineLee Teng-hui’s legacy is celebrated in an exhibition highlighting his contributions to Taiwan's democracy.
Exhibition celebrating Lee Teng-hui opens in TaipeiLee Teng-hui's ideas about cross-strait relations have been referenced in the context of current policies.
劉銳紹:世事茫茫難自料 須防五十笑百步——台灣民進黨大罷免失敗所反映的兩岸懸念 - 20250730 - 觀點 - 每日明報Lee Teng-hui was a contemporary of Peter Huang at Cornell University and later became president of Taiwan.
The Taiwanese fighting spirit under existential threatLee Teng-hui was viewed by Beijing as a pro-independence advocate during the tensions with Taiwan.
Porta-aviões da China avançam em águas dominadas pelos EUAThe PRC military fired missiles into the sea off the ports of Keelung and Kaohsiung to intimidate voters against candidates Lee Teng-hui and Peng Ming-min.
Notes from Central Taiwan: PRC military exercises? Must be Lai’s faultThe film covers the lifting of the party and newspaper bans, the Kaohsiung Incident, former president Lee Teng-hui’s succession to the presidency.
Keeping informed about Taiwan - Taipei TimesLee put an end to the KMT’s dictatorship and called for elections.
Parallel fates: Spain and TaiwanLee Teng-hui is honored in a musical tribute by the National Symphony Orchestra in Japan.
National orchestra pays tribute to Lee Teng-hui in JapanLee Teng-hui promoted a policy of patience regarding investments in China.
Chinese democracy still far awayAs former president Lee Teng-hui’s quiet revolution overthrew the KMT party-state government.
Education initiative deserves support - Taipei TimesChen met with then-outgoing president Lee Teng-hui 10 times before taking office.
Ex-president Chen urges acceptance of minority viewsLee Teng-hui initiated policies aimed at reducing Taiwan's economic reliance on mainland China.
社評:綠營「脫中入北」暗藏算計 陸反制之道助台商深耕 - 20250420 - 社評 - 每日明報Lee Teng-hui was admired by Shinzo Abe for his values and contributions to the Japan-Taiwan relationship.
Taiwan a critical US partner: SchriverLee Teng-hui became the leader of the KMT and president after Chiang's death in 1988.
EDITORIAL: The enemy within, the enemy outsideLee Teng-hui led Taiwan’s democratic transition from the authoritarian era and is remembered for his pursuit of democracy and sovereignty.
Tsai Ing-wen visits Lee Teng-hui grave
Lee won convincingly in Taiwan's first direct presidential election in 1996 despite China's attempts to influence the outcome.
Latest military drills are part of pattern of exercises for ChinaThe most recent crisis in the Taiwan Strait dates back to 1995-1996, during the presidency of Lee Teng-hui.
El estrecho de Taiwán, la importante ruta marítima y epicentro de tensiones con ChinaLee Teng-hui was the reformist successor to Chiang Ching-kuo and played a key role in Taiwan's transition to democracy.
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