The Taipei Representative Office in the UK expresses profound sorrow over the passing of our former President Lee Teng-hui on the evening of July 30. On behalf of the government, this office thanks friends in the UK for messages of sympathy and condolences.
Former President Lee made irreplaceable contributions to Taiwan's democratization, and his passing is an enormous loss for the nation. Serving as the seventh-, eighth-, and ninth-term President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), former President Lee made historic contributions to Taiwan’s democratic transformation and consolidation of the country’s democratic system. During his tenure, former President Lee completed Taiwan’s constitutional reforms, implemented comprehensive reelection of the national legislature, and instituted direct presidential elections. In 1996, he became Taiwan’s first democratically elected President. Under his leadership, Taiwan successfully transformed into a model of democracy in Asia. Former President Lee was widely lauded as "Mr. Democracy" for these great historic achievements. His legacy will guide generations of Taiwanese to face challenges ahead and Taiwan will continue to promote democracy and freedoms championed by him.
In order for our friends to pay tribute to former President Lee and express their condolences, this office has set up a book of condolences beginning today (31 July) to 14 August, from 10:00a.m to 5:00 p.m. The address of the office is: 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0EB.
Tel: (020)7881-2650
Email: gbr@mofa.gov.tw