Taiwan's Tsai takes on role of brand ambassador with Europe visit

Former president steps up to help successor Lai cement ties and fend off critics

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Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen is set to visit Europe, as her successor Lai Ching-Te comes under heavy pressure from China and opposition politicians. © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen will embark this week on her first trip since leaving office, heading to Europe amid an intensifying battle to shape the international narrative about the island democracy.

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