People experience
In 2008-2016, he served as senator.
2016 to participate in the presidential election, was defeated Remengesau.
In November 2020 re-election, defeating Vice President Renaud oy Lucci, has been elected President of Palau.
2021 Nian 1 21, HP Andean sworn in as president of Palau.
controversial figure
2021 Nian 1 18, was elected president of Palau Saran Siegel & Whitney Phillips told the British "Guardian" interview, claiming to be withstood China in the Pacific of "bullying", the United States and Taiwan also described as a "true friend", claiming to support these "allies."
Hui Phillips on "The Guardian" said that for years, the United States has proven itself to be a trusted friend of Palau, example is the United States has already delivered 6000 new crown vaccine to Palau. HP Andean declared that the United States and Palau "share common values," "should support each other and work together." He also referred to the "existence of competition between China and the US," adding that "this is the competition between them."
In addition to the United States, HP Andean mouth of the so-called "true friend", as well as Taiwan. Hui Phillips said that while China (mainland) there is a sense of growing in the Pacific, Palau but will "continue to officially recognize Taiwan's status and maintain close relations with Taiwan." He added that Palau make a "sacrifice" for Taiwan, "Taiwan as a 'friend', the position of Palau has brought a lot of collateral damage for himself."