Tsai Ing wen sworn in as new president of Taiwan

Q.  Who has been elected as the new President of Taiwan, becoming its first female leader to do so?
- Published on 23 May 16

a. Tsai Ing-wen
b. Tsai Ing-ten
c. Tsai Ting-jen
d. Tsai Ting-wen

ANSWER: Tsai Ing-wen
 
Tsai Ing wen has been sworn in as the new president of Taiwan, becoming its first female leader and calling for positive dialogue with Beijing. Tsai is an unassuming and determined leader leading the DPP to a landslide win in January elections.
  • DPP has leaned towards independence from China which sees Taiwan as a breakaway province.
  • Tsai was sworn in before being presented with a official seal
  • Beijing is keen to be an ally with Taiwan currently
  • Tsai’s election win for the second ever for the DPP- Kuomintang which has been in power for 70 years

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