28 Quotes by Tsai Ing-wen

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.

Politically, of course, the U.S., despite the flaws in its systems, is still a democracy - we like to associate with democracies. And strategically, the U.S. is a counter-balance to China, a rising China that is not yet a democracy.

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.

To me, providing a new economic way forward is of utmost urgency and will be of foremost importance for the new DPP administration if I am elected.

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

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.

Ma Ying-jeou tends to use cross-strait policy as an election tool and a political tool, too, and my position is that we don't use that as a political tool because that is an issue that is critical and essential to the interests of 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.

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