Taiwan
In 2016, Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) became President of Taiwan. President Tsai called upon the international community to help Taiwan to preserve its democracy despite the threatening language used against Taiwan by PRC President Xi Jinping. President Tsai called upon the PRC to democratize, respect human rights, and renounce the use of military force against Taiwan.
Yu Shyi-kun
Yu Shyi-kun (; born 25 April 1948) is a Taiwanese politician. He led the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as chairman from 2006 to 2007. He previously served as Premier from 2002 to 2005. As one of the founding members of the DPP, he is seen as a loyalist of President Chen Shui-bian. He is a strong advocate of Taiwan independence.