Tsai Ing-wen & New Era

Tsai Ing-wen & New Era

Written by Li-Chang Kuo

On the 16^th day of January in 2016, Taiwan’s people selected a Lady President, Tsai Ing-wen for rebuilding Taiwan after a decade devastated, and toward new era of reviving economy. The Medias report: “Madam President--This is a historic moment for changing political landscape in Taiwan.” Tsai accomplished her last mile said in 4 years ago and became the number-one female President in Taiwan History, she commanded her supporters must be ‘humble, humble and humble again’ as won the president-elect; she announced that “This is a time to take responsibility of reform!” After a decade stagnation, there are many works to do for renewal Taiwan, nothing can be wait to renew, and the reform has begun in order to find a way back into glory.

A Statement released on the same day by the U.S. State Department Spokesperson John Kirby on Taiwan's Election to congratulate Dr. Tsai Ing-wen on her victory in Taiwan’s presidential election, and said that “We also congratulate the people on Taiwan for once again demonstrating the strength of their robust democratic system, which will now undergo another peaceful transition of power.” Former Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns as an Ambassador of the United States came to Taiwan to visit Tsai Ing-wen on Monday (January 18), two sides exchanged views and related issues on the relationship between Taiwan and the United States. The pundits comment that “It will be able to contribute to Taiwan joining the emerged international organizations like TPP in the near future.”

Taiwan was admired as ‘FORMOSA’ which meant ‘Beautiful Island’ since ancient times. For four hundred years history of Taiwan, Ms. Tsai Ing-wen is the first one woman will take the office with people’s expectation of rebuilding the country. Taiwan people looking forward to create a new era both in the political and economic aspects; especially, more transparency and eliminating those entities of corruption that appeared in the era of Ma Ying-jeou.