Who is Lai Ching-te, the leader in Taiwan’s presidential race?

He may be softly spoken, but his words often anger China

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01 8, 2024
in The Economist explains

LAI CHING-TECV, Taiwan’s vice-president, has held almost every senior political post on the island. On January 13th the former doctor hopes to round out his with the top job: president. Who is the man leading the polls to become Taiwan’s next leader?