Former Taiwan premier to attend Lee Kuan Yew’s funeral

Want China Times
Date: 2015-03-25
By: CNA

Former Taiwan premier Su Tseng-chang will attend a state funeral for Lee Kuan Yew, the

Su Tseng-chang, left, meets with Lee Kuan Yew. (Photo courtesy of the office of Su Tseng-chang)

Su Tseng-chang, left, meets with Lee Kuan Yew. (Photo courtesy of the office of Su Tseng-chang)

founding father of Singapore, Su’s staff said Tuesday.

Su received a letter on Monday from Lee Kuan Yew’s son, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, inviting Su to attend his father’s funeral scheduled for March 29 in a private capacity, according to Su’s aides.

Su has replied that he will attend the funeral, and his itinerary is being arranged.     [FULL  STORY]