Lii Wen
Lii Wen is a spokesperson for the Presidential Office of Taiwan, known for articulating the government's stance on cross-strait relations and Taiwan's self-defense policies. Recently, he defended President William Lai's commitment to Taiwan's security against Chinese aggression, emphasizing that standing firm on self-defense is not provocative but rather a necessary response to Beijing's expansionist ambitions. Lii has been vocal in addressing issues related to Chinese espionage and has called for international support in Taiwan's efforts to maintain regional peace and stability.
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Lii served as director of the DPP Department of International Affairs and is currently the Presidential Office spokesperson.
Lai appoints new security council deputies
Taiwan· 2025-09-01
Hsu Szu-chien is to be succeeded by Presidential Office spokesperson Lii Wen.
Cabinet reshuffle expected - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-08-22
Lii Wen is to succeed Hsu Szu-chien as the Presidential Office spokesperson.
No reshuffling of diplomatic officials: sourceTaiwan· 2025-08-22Presidential Office spokesperson Lii Wen stated that claims about canceling the trip were pure speculation.
No plans for presidential trip: officeTaiwan· 2025-07-29
Presidential Office spokesperson Lii Wen said that Taiwan aims to enhance military deterrence while continuing to deepen its security cooperation with the US.
US to sell more arms to Taiwan: sourceTaiwan· 2025-05-30
Taiwan's Presidential Office spokesperson Lii Wen stated the government is determined to strengthen its self-defense capabilities.
Trump to exceed first term’s weapons sales to Taiwan, officials sayTaiwan· 2025-05-30Presidential Office spokesman Lii Wen wrote in an opinion piece defending Lai's actions.
President Lai not being provocative by standing firm: LiiTaiwan· 2025-05-21
Presidential Office spokesman Lii Wen wrote in an opinion piece defending Lai’s focus on self-defense.
Lai’s focus on self-defense not ‘provocative’: Lii WenTaiwan· 2025-05-21