TAIPEI, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has accepted the resignation of Premier Lin Chuan, the ruling party said on Monday, a departure that had been widely expected because of declining public support for the president. - Ties were badly strained when Chen Shui-bian from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was Taiwan president from 2000-2008 because of his independence rhetoric, even as he tried to maintain positive relations with Beijing. At least he is someone who understands the economy.”

Taiwan will struggle to reach its growth forecast this year, the central bank governor said recently, comments that point to the possibility of an interest rate cut later this month.
Premier of the Republic of China Lin Chuan offers his resignation as head of the Executive Branch of Taiwan.