Taiwan's Lai among Time's 'Most Influential'

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 19, 2024 12:07 am

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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