Former President Lee Teng-hui died overnight Dawn of Taiwan Media 12:20 on July 31
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Former President Li Teng-hui, who made an effort for democratization by realizing the first presidential election by direct voting in Taiwan, died on the 30th on the night, and Taiwanese media has reflected on his achievements.
Former President Li Teng-hui of Taiwan died on the night of the 30th due to multiple organ failure at a hospital in Taipei, where he was hospitalized. I was 97 years old.
In 1988, for the first time as a Taiwanese president, former president Lee promoted democratization of Taiwan by reforming the parliamentary system, and in 1996 realized the first presidential election by direct voting.
Following the death of former President Lee, Tsai Ing-wen said on Twitter: "Former President Lee will leave democratic freedom in Taiwan and encourage him in the future. We will continue to pursue "happiness born in Taiwan"" posted in English and Japanese.
The presidential office held a meeting on the morning of the 31st under the direction of President Cai to discuss funerals, etc., and Taiwan Media has a place to memorize the Taipei Guest House, which was also used as a guesthouse. I'm telling you that it will be provided.
One night later, Taiwanese media made a big announcement about the footsteps and achievements of former President Lee. Among them, Mr. Lee is said to have "taken a major step toward reforms toward democratization" and "the most influential politician in Taiwan in the last 20 years."
On the other hand, former President Lee said that the relationship between China and Taiwan was jerky, saying that China and Taiwan were "special countries and relations between countries". There is a tone that points out that posterity will judge.”