Taiwan will enter a new era on Monday, as President Tsai ying-Wen hands over power. She's served two terms in office. And in that time, she has faced growing pressure from Beijing, which sees the self-governing island as a breakaway province. The Chinese President, Xi Jinping, has said that what he calls 'reunification' must be fulfilled, and Taiwan has effectively become more dependent on support from the US to ensure it continues to self-govern. Our correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes has been to meet President Tsai, and ask her about her legacy. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Taiwan #BBCNews
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on her legacy, China and the future | BBC News
Taiwan will enter a new era on Monday, as President Tsai ying-Wen hands over power. She's served two terms in office. And in that time, she has faced growing pressure from Beijing, which sees the self-governing island as a breakaway province. The Chinese President, Xi Jinping, has said that what he calls 'reunification' must be fulfilled, and Taiwan has effectively become more dependent on support from the US to ensure it continues to self-govern. Our correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes has been to meet President Tsai, and ask her about her legacy. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Taiwan #BBCNews