Lee Teng-Hui is called to step-down for the second day
TAI2000032103 - 21 MARCH 2000 - TAIPEH, TAIWAN: People gather in front of KMT headquarter in the aftermath of 18th March presidential elections, March 21. The protestors are calling for current ROC president Lee Teng-Hui to step down from his chairmanship of the KMT (Kuo Ming Tang) party following the KMT's loss in the election to opposition DPP (Democratic Progressive Party). ss/Sinartus Sosrodjojo UPI.
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Former Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui, 88, the island's first democratically elected leader, was indicted on embezzlement charges, prosecutors said.
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Ever since former Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui put forward his two-state theory in 1996 -- implying that Taiwan and China were separate states -- the U.S. aircraft carrier battle group has quickly made an appearance in Hong Kong whenever tensions arose in the Taiwan Strait.
During the past seven to 10 years, China’s rapid buildup of military power has tipped the balance in the Taiwan Strait strongly in its favor.
China criticized Japan for allowing former Taiwan president Lee Teng-hui to visit Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, which honors those who died in World War II.
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