TAIPEI: Taiwan's incoming leader Lai Ching-te has made Time Magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential People of 2024," which the East Asian island hailed on Thursday as a recognition of its "democratic achievements."

Deputy leader Lai, who won the January 13 leadership election to succeed Tsai Ing-wen, will take office on May 20 at a time of growing tensions between Taiwan and China.

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