Taiwan's close presidential election could push the island further towards, or away, from China.
2024 Elections: Taiwanese brush off threat from China
His twin, Rocky, said he thought China “doesn’t have extra capacity to invade us.” A child plays as people wait in line to vote in the presidential and legislative elections at a polling station at an ...
Taiwan’s Governing Party Retains Power As Lai Ching-Te Elected Next President
Taiwan’s next leader will be William Lai Ching-te—a politician that Beijing had previously denounced as a dangerous separatist.
Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te vows to defend island from ‘intimidation’ by China
Beijing, which before the poll called Lai a "severe danger" and urged voters to shun him, said Saturday the result would not stop "the inevitable trend of China's reunification". TAIPEI: Taiwan's ...
The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan’s presidential election
Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election on Saturday, a result that will determine the trajectory of the self-ruled democracy’s contentious relations ...
China says it will ‘crush’ Taiwan’s independence efforts ahead of elections in Taipei
Beijing has consistently deployed military forces near Taiwan, stopping just short of direct provocation, as it aims to retake the island one day. China's military on Friday vowed to "crush" any efforts to promote Taiwan's independence,
Lai Ching-te Won Taiwan’s Presidency, But His Biggest Challenge Lies Ahead
Lai Ching-te of the DPP got over 40% of the vote, but he can’t ignore the 60% who placed their vote elsewhere.
More Chinese Planes, Balloons Spotted in Final Days Before Taiwan Elections – TaiwanPlus News
China has sent more aircraft and balloons near Taiwan as the country's Saturday general elections fast approach.
China’s Military Says Will ‘Crush’ Any Taiwan ‘Independence’ Efforts
China's military on Friday vowed to "crush" any efforts to promote Taiwan's independence, a day before a crucial presidential election on the self-ruled island, which Beijing claims is part of its territory.
Taiwan Elects Leader China Calls ‘Troublemaker’ in Blow for Xi
Taiwan elected Lai Ching-te as president of the global chip hub at the center of US-China tensions, dealing a blow to Beijing which has branded him an “instigator of war.”Lai, of the Democratic Progressive Party,
Biado beats young compatriot to rule Chinese Taipei 9-Ball Open
Carlo Biado defeated rising star Bernie Regalario, 13-7, in the all-Filipino final of the 2024 Chinese Taipei 9-Ball Open at Hulk Billiards hall in in Ximending, Wanhua District on Friday night. The 40-year-old Biado,
Taiwan Party, Reviled by China, Battles to Prove Its Staying Power
The Democratic Progressive Party has transformed Taiwan into a bastion against Chinese power. Now it is promising a mix of change and continuity.
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen casts vote, urges voters to turn out and decide for nation
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen urged people to cast their ballots as she cast her own on Saturday morning in New Taipei City, Channel News Asia reported. The leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) cast her ballot at the Xiulang Elementary School voting place in New Taipei.
Taiwan made its choice on who will lead it into an uncertain future as China remains hellbent on controlling it, and tough times may lie ahead
Taiwan has elected its new president, the Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te, who is also the current Vice President. Lai's Saturday night win is a historic move that speaks to voters' concerns over Taiwan's fate as it faces pressure from China, as well as key domestic issues.
Lai, branded a threat to peace by China, wins Taiwan presidential election
Located on a key maritime gateway linking the South China Sea to the Pacific Ocean, Taiwan is home to a powerhouse semiconductor industry producing precious microchips - the lifeblood of the global economy powering everything from smartphones and cars to ...
Taiwan voters rebuff China and give ruling party third presidential term
By Yimou Lee and James Pomfret TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwanese voters swept the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te into power on Saturday in an explicit rejection of China's warnings not to vote for him in an election Beijing framed as a choice between war and peace.