Hsiao Bi-khim has submitted her resignation as Taiwan's top envoy to the U-S
to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

It comes ahead of pending formal announcement by D-P-P presidential candidate
Lai Ching-te this afternoon that he has chosen her as his running mate for
January's election.

Hsiao tendered her resignation to Foreign Minister Joseph Wu earlier this
morning.

According to the foreign ministry, Wu approved Hsiao's request for leave
during the election campaign period and the process is expected to completed
in the coming couple of days.

Wu commended Hsiao for her work as Taiwan's top envoy to the U-S - saying she
made "outstanding contributions to Taiwan-US relations during her tenure."

According to Lai's campaign office, Hsiao will join Lai in registering their
candidacy at the Central Election Commission tomorrow.