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Taiwan Election: Lai Ching-te Triumphs in Historic Presidential Victory

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Discover the global reactions to Taiwan's election and the implications of Lai Ching-te's win. Find out how China is responding and what this means for Taiwan's future.

Taiwan recently witnessed a historic election with ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te emerging victorious, stirring strong opposition from Beijing. Lai's win marks the Democratic Progressive Party's third consecutive presidential term, setting a path divergent from China amidst tensions. As world leaders extend congratulations, China reiterates its stance on reunification while labeling Lai a 'troublemaker' for advocating autonomy.

The election outcome sparks mixed reactions globally, emphasizing the significance of Taiwan's autonomy from China. Despite warnings, Lai's pro-sovereignty stance prevailed, defying Beijing's attempts to influence the election. The victory is a win for democracy, highlighting Taiwan's defiance against external pressures.

As Taiwan navigates a post-election landscape, the focus shifts to Lai's future leadership and the impact on Taiwan-China relations. The election result not only shapes Taiwan's trajectory but also resonates globally, impacting markets and diplomatic relations. The tension between Taiwan and China underscores the complexities of the region's political dynamics.

In a world affected by political rifts, Taiwan's election serves as a testament to democracy's resilience, showcasing the power of choice in shaping a nation's future. Lai Ching-te's win symbolizes a triumph for sovereignty and signals a new chapter in Taiwan's political landscape, challenging the status quo and setting the stage for dynamic shifts in the region.

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World reactions to Taiwan election (Reuters)

Following are reactions by some foreign leaders and other officials to the result of Saturday's election in Taiwan, won by the ruling Democratic Progressive ...

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Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te wins historic Taiwan election (1 News)

Beijing strongly opposes Lai, the current vice president who abandoned his medical career to pursue politics from the grassroots to the presidency.

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Taiwan elects William Lai president in historic election (RNZ)

The move has angered Beijing which reviles Lai and his sovereignty party and it cements a path that is increasingly divergent from China.

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Lai Ching-te, from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party, set ... (CNBC)

Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party on Saturday won an unprecedented third-straight presidential term.

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World reacts to Taiwan election as China says reunification 'inevitable' (Aljazeera.com)

Beijing says its stance on reunification remains unchanged as world leaders congratulate William Lai Ching-te.

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Taiwan election: Candidate who champions autonomy from China ... (Sky News)

Lai Ching-te, the leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is set to replace Tsai Ing-wen, who has served the limit of two terms.

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William Lai, who China sees as 'troublemaker', wins Taiwan election ... (BBC News)

The opposition Kuomintang party concedes after a partial count shows the DPP candidate in the lead.

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Taiwan choosing next president in poll weighing China's threat and ... (NPR)

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Polls closed Saturday after Taiwanese cast their votes for a new president and legislature in an election that could chart the trajectory ...

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Taiwan election: Voters head to polls with China relations at stake ... (BBC News)

With updates from Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, Tessa Wong, Celia Hatton and Shaimaa Khalil in Taipei; Laura Bicker and Stephen McDonell from Beijing.

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Taiwan's ruling party candidate wins pivotal presidential election (Financial Times)

Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive party won an unprecedented third term in office on Saturday as voters ignored China's warnings against electing DPP ...

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Taiwan chooses a new president - Focus Taiwan (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Taipei, Jan. 13 (CNA) This is CNA's live blog for Taiwan's presidential and legislative elections. Taiwan's 17795 polling stations have closed and votes are ...

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Taiwan ruling party's Lai wins presidential election (Aljazeera.com)

William Lai Ching-te from the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has won Taiwan's presidential election, despite warnings from China – which ...

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Vote counting starts in key Taiwan election amid threats from China (The Guardian)

Beijing has criticised frontrunner Lai Ching-te as a 'separatist' as it seeks to intimidate self-ruling island.

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Ruling-party Candidate Wins Taiwan's Presidential Election (Voice of America)

Beijing strongly opposes Lai, the current vice president and a member of the governing Democratic Progressive Party, or DPP. Lai and incumbent President Tsai ...

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Taiwan election: In Taiwan's presidential election, China is the loser (Vox)

Beijing has branded incoming president Lai Ching-te a "troublemaker" for his pro-sovereignty stance.

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Will China try to meddle in the U.S. election? Taiwan offers some ... (NBC News)

An internet-based propaganda campaign failed to convince voters in Taiwan to pick Beijing's favorite presidential candidate Saturday, potentially showing ...

Taiwan elections (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)

Australia congratulates Dr Lai Ching-te on his victory in the Taiwan elections held on 13 January.

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Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te wins Taiwan's presidential ... (CBS News)

The result in Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary election will chart the trajectory of relations with China over the next four years.

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Eyes on Taiwan: A Post-Election Analysis for the Region and the ... (Stimson Center)

Taiwan's election results are in. But what does the selection of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Lai Ching-te mean for Taiwan-China relations and ...

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Taiwan urges Beijing to 'face reality' and accept its election results ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Sunday called on Beijing to "face reality" and respect the results of its election, ...

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Taiwan election: global leaders draw Beijing's ire for congratulating ... (The Guardian)

China urges US, UK and Japan not to interfere in 'China's internal affairs' after they congratulate Lai Ching-te for election win.

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Taiwan election a relief for world markets, concern for local investors (Reuters)

Taiwan's election could allay global concerns about the island's relations with China, while prompting a light selloff domestically on Monday as investors ...

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World Reactions to Taiwan Election (Voice of America)

Ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te won Saturday's election.

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Taiwan's election was a vote for continuity, but adds uncertainty in ... (Wisconsin Public Radio News)

Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te attends a press conference outside the headquarters of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taipei on Saturday. AFP ...

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Taiwan's Lai faces tough road ahead after historic election win (Nikkei Asia)

TAIPEI -- On the surface, Lai Ching-te's victory in Saturday's Taiwan elections was a powerful rebuff to China's intimidation of its democratic neighb.

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Taiwan's election was a vote for continuity, but adds uncertainty in ... (NPR)

Taiwan's vice president and candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, Lai Ching-te, will be the island's next leader. Tensions with Beijing seem ...

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Taiwan tells China to 'face reality' and respect election results (FRANCE 24)

Taiwan on Sunday told China to "face reality" and respect its election result, after voters defied Beijing's warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate ...

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Taiwan's election result is a triumph for democracy – and a thorn in ... (The Guardian)

There are reservations about the victorious DPP, but the result – and the peaceful nature of the elections – is a sign of hope in a world gone mad, ...

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Taiwan Election Result to Force Compromise in Boost for Markets ... (BNN)

(Bloomberg) -- The ruling Democratic Progressive Party's victory in Taiwan's presidential election Saturday removes key uncertainties for local markets, ...

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Start your week smart: Taiwan election, government funding, US ... (CNN)

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Taiwan's new president will face a divided parliament. Here's why it ... (CNBC)

The Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te won Taiwan's 2024 presidential election on Saturday with 40% of the vote, but the ruling party failed to ...

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War of words after Taiwan election highlights the intractable divide ... (Asahi Shimbun)

TAIPEI--A war of words erupted the day after Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections, with Taiwan on Sunday accusing China of making “fallacious ...

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Taiwan's Election outcome and the future of Australia-Taiwan ... (Law Society Journal)

Over the weekend, Taiwanese voters elected the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te into power despite China reiterating ...

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