When was Lai Ching-te born?

Lai Ching-te was born on 6 October 1959 in Wanli District.

What positions has Lai Ching-te held?

Positions held by Lai Ching-te include: President of the Republic of China (since 20 May 2024); Chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party (since 18 January 2023); Vice President of the Republic of China (2020–2024); Premier of the Republic of China (2017–2019); Mayor of Tainan (2010–2017).

Where did Lai Ching-te study?

Lai Ching-te was educated at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University.

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Lai Ching-te

President of Taiwan (ROC) since 2024

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Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, is a Taiwanese politician, physician, and nephrologist who has served as the 8th president of the Republic of China since 2024. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), he has been the party's chairman since 2023.

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Born: 6 October 1959 wd
Place of birth: Wanli District wd
Citizenship: Taiwan wd
Occupation: politician, physician, head of government wd
Political party: Democratic Progressive Party (since 1994) wd
Education: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University, Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School wd
Spouse: Wu Mei-ju wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

President of the Republic of China (since 20 May 2024 · BS 6 Jestha 2081 onwards)
Chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party (since 18 January 2023 · BS 4 Magh 2079 onwards)
Vice President of the Republic of China (20 May 2020 – 19 May 2024)
Premier of the Republic of China (8 September 2017 – 14 January 2019)
Mayor of Tainan (25 December 2010 – 7 September 2017)
Member of the Legislative Yuan (1 February 2008 – 25 December 2010)
Member of the Legislative Yuan (1 February 2005 – 31 January 2008)
Member of the Legislative Yuan (1 February 2002 – 31 January 2005)
Member of the Legislative Yuan (1 February 1999 – 31 January 2002)
member of the National Assembly of the Republic of China (20 May 1996 – 31 January 1999)

Awards wd

Order of Propitious Clouds
Order of Dr. Sun Yat-sen

Questions

When was Lai Ching-te born?: Lai Ching-te was born on 6 October 1959 in Wanli District.
What positions has Lai Ching-te held?: Positions held by Lai Ching-te include: President of the Republic of China (since 20 May 2024); Chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party (since 18 January 2023); Vice President of the Republic of China (2020–2024); Premier of the Republic of China (2017–2019); Mayor of Tainan (2010–2017).
Where did Lai Ching-te study?: Lai Ching-te was educated at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University.

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Last updated 10 November 2026 · facts checked 10 November 2026

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