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.
Tang Fei
On March 29, 2000, President-elect Chen Shui-bian announced that Tang had been chosen as premier to head the new cabinet. With his wide-ranging military and overseas assignments, Mr. Tang has extensive administrative experience and an international outlook, which has promoted relations with other countries and will be necessary for the new cabinet.
No longer a KMT member, Mr. Tang confirms the ideal that the new government will not be restricted to persons of any particular political party or ethnic group. Rather, the new government will include the best qualified individuals, who will be able to formulate effective domestic policies, enhance prospects for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and promote the ROC in the international community. During his tenure as premier from the opposition party, Mr. Tang had the highest domestic approval rating over all previous prime ministerial administrations. On October 3, 2000, Mr. Tang resigned from his post amid nuclear power row over Taiwan's energy policy.
After leaving government office, Mr. Tang has continue his interest in promoting peaceful cross-strait relationship as a visiting fellow to Kennedy School of government at Harvard University and Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Mr. Tang is currently finishing his Oral History in Hoover Institution. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, three children, and four grandchildren. An avid reader, Mr. Tang continues to take on new intellectual challenges.