Tsai's deputy Lai picked as DPP bet to replace her

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 13, 2023 12:19 am

TAIPEI: Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) nominated the island's deputy leader William Lai as its candidate for next year's elections on Wednesday, choosing a contender who has been more outspoken on Taiwanese independence than incumbent Tsai Ing-wen.

The announcement comes two days after China formally ended massive war games around democratic Taiwan that saw it simulate targeted strikes and practice a blockade of the island.

Taiwan’s deputy leader William Lai delivers a speech at the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s headquarters in the capital Taipei on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. AFP PHOTO

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