William Lai

William Lai

politician Taiwan

William Lai is the current leader of Taiwan, known for his pro-sovereignty stance and efforts to combat increasing cyber threats from China. His administration has been actively addressing security concerns related to Chinese technology and influence.

Born on Oct 06, 1959 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.09%
Persistence
43 wks
Reach
14,629,420
Power
411,736$
Sentiment
7.32
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 91 7.31 11.55% +430% 23,816,775 14,577,196 $670,000 410,077$
Canada 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,354 $1,700,000 1,581$
Guatemala 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 16,870 $82,000 77$
Totals 93 79,737,581 14,629,420 $2,452,000 411,735$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: President William Lai urged parties to put national interests first while criticizing the opposition's harmful legislation. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Lai slams opposition for harmful legislation

Taiwan Taiwan: President William Lai has pledged to increase Taiwan’s defense budget to 5 percent of GDP by 2030. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: EDITORIAL: US highlights Taiwan’s importance

Taiwan Taiwan: Washington supports President William Lai’s proposal for a supplementary defense budget of NT$1.25 trillion to be spent over the next eight years in the face of a growing Chinese threat. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: US House approves support for Taiwan

Taiwan Taiwan: President William Lai unveiled Taiwan’s new multilayered air defense system called 'T-Dome' in October. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Deputy foreign minister visited Israel, sources say

Taiwan Taiwan: President William Lai in his remarks said he has instructed agencies to better help young people access resources. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Exhibition showcases inaugural year of global youth initiative

Taiwan Taiwan: William Lai was a presidential candidate whose endorsement was falsely portrayed in a fabricated video during last year’s election. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: EDITORIAL: Beijing exploits Taiwan’s freedoms

Taiwan Taiwan: President William Lai said in an address at the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremony in Taipei on Human Rights Day yesterday. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: President touts human rights efforts

Taiwan Taiwan: President William Lai presided over the award ceremony for the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Lai grants Indonesian legal aid association human rights award