Lee Teng-hui 1923 – 2020

Biography

Lee Teng-hui was born on January 15, 1923, in Sanshi village. Throughout his life, he would become one of the most influential political figures of the twentieth century, serving as the President of the Republic of China from the late 1980s through the early 2000s. His long tenure spanned critical decades of political transformation and development.

As the seventh through ninth President of the Republic of China, Lee Teng-hui guided Taiwan through periods of significant change and growth. His leadership encompassed major political and social transitions that shaped the nation’s trajectory. He remained active in public life for many decades, witnessing and participating in the evolution of Taiwan’s political landscape.

Lee Teng-hui passed away on July 30, 2020, at Taipei Veterans General Hospital due to septic shock, at the age of 97. His death marked the end of a remarkable era in Taiwan’s history. He left behind a complex and enduring legacy that continues to be studied and discussed by historians, political analysts, and citizens seeking to understand Taiwan’s modern development.