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.
Born on Jan 15, 1923 (102 years old)
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Former president Lee Teng-hui was in office at the time of the author's military service.
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Lee Teng-hui established the Taiwan Solidarity Union by taking politicians out of the KMT.
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Lee Teng-hui was a former president of Taiwan whose administration influenced the Sunflower movement.
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Taiwan:
Lee Teng-hui was the first Taiwanese to hold the presidency and led Taiwan's transition toward full democracy.
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Former president Lee Teng-hui’s doctoral thesis critiques the extractive agricultural policies of the KMT government.
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Hong Kong:
Lee Teng-hui met with Ishihara Taro in Taiwan and expressed full approval of his writings.
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Taiwan:
Lee Teng-hui was an advocate of localization and moving away from the Chinese cultural sphere.
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Taiwan:
Then-Taiwan president Lee Teng-hui stopped in Hawaii but remained on his airplane out of pique from being refused a transit stay.
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Taiwan:
Lee Teng-hui’s legacy is celebrated in an exhibition highlighting his contributions to Taiwan's democracy.
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Hong Kong:
Lee Teng-hui's ideas about cross-strait relations have been referenced in the context of current policies.
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