Tsai Ing-wen & Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party

Tsai Ing-wen: Tsai Ing-wen, as the former president from the Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, rejected Beijing's claims to Taiwan in 2016, leading to China severing high-level contact with Taiwan.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, Taiwan's ruling party, views Taiwan as a sovereign country and opposes Beijing's claims. Its attempts to pass a special defense budget have been stalled by the opposition-controlled parliament.

Tsai Ing-wen: Tsai Ing-wen, former President of Taiwan, was mentioned in the context of Taiwan's increased tensions with China since her election.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan, led by Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Ching-te, asserts Taiwan's functional independence, which is a point of contention with China.