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202485 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Geopolitics Election Interference

Invisible Nation

202485 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Tsai Ing-wen's presidency in Taiwan is examined through interviews and footage that highlight her leadership amid rising tensions with China.

Geopolitics Election Interference

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Tsai Ing-wen's presidency in Taiwan is examined through interviews and footage that highlight her leadership amid rising tensions with China.

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Vanessa Hope

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Tsai Ing-wen became Taiwan's first female president in 2016. Amid rising tensions with China, she faced various challenges during her election and presidency. Director Vanessa Hope includes interviews and behind-the-scenes footage to show Tsai's leadership style and the political context in Taiwan. The documentary discusses key events and the effects of Tsai's policies on domestic matters. It illustrates her efforts to assert Taiwan's identity on the global stage.

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