A s global congratulations have poured in for Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, after the Democratic Progressive Party’s presidential candidate emerged victorious in pivotal elections on Saturday,
Taiwan’s New Leader Says He’ll Stick to Status Quo
Lai Ching-te’s resolve has taken on outsize significance since he emerged victorious from Taiwan’s unpredictable three-way presidential election.
China says threats of force over Taiwan not aimed at most Taiwanese
China’s position that it will not renounce using force to bring Taiwan under its control is aimed at foreign interference and a tiny number of separatists, but Taiwanese need to be disabused of “biases” against China,
China tells Philippines not to play with fire
Manila has stirred Beijings anger with its remarks on the election in Taiwan The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines Preside
China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner
Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters that Marcos’s remarks “seriously violated the political commitments made by the Philippines to China and rudely interfered in China’s internal affairs.” China claims Taiwan as its own territory,
Myanmar Junta Reaffirms Support For ‘One China Policy’ Following Taiwan Election
Myanmar’s junta on Monday reiterated its opposition to Taiwan independence, saying it consistently supports the One China Policy.
Opinion: The repercussions from Taiwan’s election will continue for years
Lanhee J. Chen looks at what the results of Taiwan’s election will mean for US-China relations in the coming years.
Taiwan keeps status quo, but political landscape transformed after poll
The Taiwan People’s Party punched above its weight despite limited resources and recent formation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan accuses China of ploy as it loses ally Nauru
Taiwan lost one of its few remaining diplomatic allies Nauru to China on Jan. 15, just days after it elected a new president, and accused China of attempting to pressure it while it affirmed the will of Taiwanese to go out into the world.
After attempts to meddle in Taiwan’s elections fail, China takes stock
China issued angry statements and launched warships after Taiwan elected Lai Ching-te, whom Beijing views as a dangerous separatist. But will it go further?