Tsai Ing-wen

People have this vision of me as a conservative person, but I'm actually quite adventurous.

I would have a democratic process for people to get together and talk about the way they want the government to conduct business with China.

There are some voters who are rather traditional and have some reservations about electing a woman leader. But the younger generation are excited to have a woman leader for the country. They think it is somewhat trendy.

The greatness of this country lies in how every single person can exercise their right to be himself or herself.

We will work toward maintaining the status quo for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in order to bring the greatest benefits and well-being to the Taiwanese people.

We will do everything in our power to make sure cross-strait stability becomes the driving force for peace in the Asia-Pacific region.

I will make the greatest efforts to seek a way for Taiwan and mainland China to interact that is mutually acceptable to both sides. I will not be provocative; there will not be any surprises.

I will rebuild the people's trust in government and create a stable foundation for Taiwan's future development.

Mrs. Thatcher was a powerful figure at the time I was a student in London. And I admire her versatility and strength.

I will, based on the existing ROC constitutional system, based on democratic principles, on the basis of the largest public opinion, promote cross-strait policy.

Our democratic system, national identity, and international space must be respected. Any forms of suppression will harm the stability of cross-strait relations.

We are not facing China alone; we are facing China together with a lot of other people in the region.