TAIPEI -- Taiwan's presidential front-runner pledged to adopt "values-based diplomacy" as his flagship foreign policy to support democracies in the region, an apparent sign of a shift from incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen's approach of prioritizing commerce and countries that formally recognize Taiwan.
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Taiwan presidential front-runner pledges 'values-based diplomacy'
Lai Ching-te's remarks signal shift from Tsai's more conservative approach to foreign affairs
Taiwan's Vice President William Lai greets reporters in Taipei on Aug. 25. © Reuters
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