Lai Ching-te (Chinese: 賴清德; pinyin: Lài Qīngdé; born 6 October 1959), also known as William Lai, is a Taiwanese politician and former physician who is currently serving as the 8th president of the Republic of China (Taiwan) since May 2024.

Jan 13, 2024 · They picked their 64-year-old vice-president, a doctor-turned politician, William Lai Ching-te, to lead Taiwan through its testy relationship with China. It's an unprecedented third …

Jan 13, 2024 · TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s president-elect, has vowed to safeguard the island’s de-facto independence from China and further align it with other democracies. Lai, 64, emerged victorious in the election Saturday on the island of 23 million people that China claims as its own.

Jan 12, 2025 · Lai Ching-te is the president of Taiwan. He is known for being a vocal supporter of Taiwan’s sovereignty and for his rise from poverty to the upper echelons of Taiwan’s government leadership.

Jan 13, 2024 · Taiwanese voters have chosen pro-sovereignty candidate William Lai as their president in a historic election, cementing a path that is increasingly divergent from China. The move angered...

Jan 13, 2024 · Meet Taiwan's next President William Lai, upon whom the fate of U.S.-China relations — and global security over the coming few years — is now thrust. The 64-year-old, currently Taiwan's vice president, has led the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to a historic third term in power, a first for any party since Taiwan became a democracy in 1996.

Jan 9, 2024 · TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s leading presidential candidate William Lai said Tuesday he hopes for a reopening of dialogue with China following almost eight years of Beijing’s near-complete refusal to communicate with leaders …

2 days ago · President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday called on the public to be vigilant against China’s “united front” tactics, which have become increasingly severe, as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) remains committed to annexing Taiwan. Lai made the remarks while visiting Lecheng Temple (樂成宮) in Taichung, where he gave out limited-edition red envelopes and greeted the public for the ...

Jan 30, 2024 · The main opposition KMT, whose candidate Hou Yu-ih conceded defeat to the DPP's William Lai in the preseidential race, has won 52 seats.

3 days ago · The update focuses on the Chinese Communist Party’s paths to controlling Taiwan and cross–Taiwan Strait developments. Key Takeaways New restrictions on Taiwan’s Constitutional Court procedures went into effect without a constitutional review after President William Lai Ching-te signed them into law.