李登辉

Meanings

1. 1 Lee Teng-hui, Taiwanese politician
2. 2 leader of Taiwan 1988-2000, the first chosen by direct election (1996)

About Lee Teng-hui

1923–2020 · 政治家 politician

Agricultural economist who led Taiwan from 1988 to 2000, the first Taiwan-born head of the Kuomintang. He ended the old legislators' life terms and in 1996 won the island's first direct election for its top office.