Legislator Named to Replace Premier
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President Lee Teng-hui named a new premier who vowed to improve Taiwan’s icy relations with China and maintain its status as an Asian economic tiger. Vincent Siew, a ruling party legislator, will replace Premier Lien Chan. Siew was once the island’s top policymaker on China. Lee named Siew after Lien tendered his resignation and that of his Cabinet to prepare for a reshuffle.
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