International relationsTaiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen to visit UK
Private trip underscores closer ties and shared values
Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen waves during the inauguration of her successor, President Lai Ching-te, in Taipei on May 20, 2024. Since leaving office, she has emerged as a key brand ambassador for Taiwan, touring Canada and Europe last year. © Reuters
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen is set to pay her first visit to Britain since leaving office, according to sources directly involved, in an unofficial but symbolic trip that demonstrates the two sides' warming relationship amid growing pressure from China and Russia.