Thailand extends free visa to more countries and longer-stay travelers chinadaily.com.cn - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chinadaily.com.cn Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The campuses of high schools, elementary schools and preschools in northern Taiwan will remain closed to the public until further notice after a fugitive, who escaped from custodial protection on Sunday, was reportedly seen in the vicinity, local governments announced Wednesday.
Lai Ching-te, the son of a coal miner and a day labourer mother, served as a lawmaker, mayor of the southern city of Tainan, premier of Taiwan and vice-president under Tsai Ing-wen. Experts say Lai faces many challenges including a diminished DPP in the Opposition-dominated Taipei Parliament, a belligerent Beijing and handling relations with Washington ahead of November s presidential election
Lai Ching-te aims to strengthen Taiwan but maintain the status quo economist.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from economist.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.