China criticises US for congratulating Taiwan leader

China has accused the US of sending "a gravely wrong signal" to those pushing for Taiwan's independence after Saturday's election result.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent Taiwanese president-elect William Lai a message of congratulations following the result.

Ko Wen-je: The dark horse who has shaken up Taiwan’s politics

On Saturday, more than a quarter of Taiwan's voters, including many young people, chose maverick politician Ko Wen-je in the presidential poll. And in the legislature elections, his fledgling Taiwan's People Party (TPP) won eight seats which could wield power in a parliament where no-one has won the majority.