Taiwan’s next president among Time ‘Most Influential’

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Taiwan’s next president among Time ‘Most Influential’

TAIPEI, April 18 — Taiwan’s incoming president Lai Ching-te has made Time Magazine’s list of the “100 Most Influential People of 2024”, which the island hailed today as a recognition of its “democratic achievements”. Vice President Lai, who won the January presidential election to succeed Tsai Ing-wen, will take office on May 20 at a time of growing tensions between Taiwan and China. Beijing claims the self-ruled island as part of its territory …