
Tsai Ing-wen
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Who was Tsai Ing-wen?
The first female President of Taiwan (2016-2024), Tsai Ing-wen led Taiwan through a period of increased tensions with China and strengthened ties with democratic allies. She previously served as chair of the Democratic Progressive Party and held various government positions before her presidency.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Tsai Ing-wen (CC BY-SA 4.0).