Tsai Ing-wen elevated Taiwan internationally, despite China challenge

Washington/Taipei, Taiwan - Former President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen left office May 20, passing the baton to her Democratic Progress Party's (DPP) successor, Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai.

Analysts say her time as leader of self-ruled Taiwan saw it gain international support for a peaceful Taiwan Strait despite an increasingly assertive China - a legacy they hope President Lai can maintain.

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