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.
Taiwan’s China-skeptic ruling-party candidate wins presidential election
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China threatens to ‘crush’ Taiwan if voters reject Beijing’s preference
Taiwanese citizens are voting in a presidential election haunted by Chinese Communist threats over the potential outcome of the race.
Taiwanese head to the polls to vote in key election
STORY: Taiwanese head to the ballot booths for a new president and parliamentJanuary 13, 2024It's a three-way race for the presidencybetween current Vice President Lai Ching-te from the Democratic Progressive PartyNew Taipei city Mayor Hou Yu-ih from the Kuomintang and former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je from the Taiwan People's PartyChina,
Taiwan election results: blow to China as DPP candidate leads race
William Lai, an independence-minded former doctor, is set to become the new president of Taiwan in a decisive victory that will infuriate China and increase military and diplomatic tension across the Taiwan Strait.
What Might Happen in Taiwan’s Election and What the Outcome Could Mean
TAIWAN'S RULING PARTY WINS PRESIDENCY, LOSES PARLIAMENT MAJORITY: The most likely outcome. This could bring an angry reaction from China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, and make it hard for Lai to push his policy priorities.
What’s at stake for the global economy as Taiwan goes to the polls
When Taiwan heads to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president and legislature, their votes will be keenly watched at home and abroad. That’s because the self-ruled island of 23 million people has an outsized impact on the global business and trade,
Taiwan Holds an Election That Could Reshape Global Affairs
Voters headed to the polls to choose a new president who could alter the complicated, risky balance between Taiwan, China and the United States.
Blinken meets Chinese and Japanese diplomats, seeks stability as Taiwan voters head to the polls
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with a senior Chinese diplomat as the Biden administration seeks to mitigate tensions over Taiwan as the island holds its presidential election
Taiwan Fights Onslaught of Chinese Disinformation Ahead of Key Election
In the run-up to Taiwan’s presidential election, government officials and NGOs say the island has been targeted by thousands of disinformation attacks, which authorities say is an attempt by China to influence the pivotal vote.
Taiwan polls open in election that could shake the world
Potentially the most disruptive force this time round is election interference with major concerns about the amount of disinformation flooding Taiwanese social media.
Taiwan Holds Election as World Watches
Voters are lining up to cast ballots in a tight three-way presidential race that will determine the island democracy’s future, including its ties with Washington and Beijing.
Blinken discusses human rights issues, Taiwan Strait with senior Chinese official
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday raised concerns over China's human rights issues in a meeting with senior Chinese official Liu Jianchao in Washington, the State Department said. They also discussed "maintaining peace and stability" in the Taiwan Strait,
Taiwan election 2024: silence in Brussels lays bare EU divisions on Taipei
The island’s pivotal election has not been on the European Union’s agenda, but cross-strait tensions are making it harder to ignore.
Breathe easier, Taiwan: China’s corrupt Rocket Forces are fuelling missiles with water
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army is counting on its rocket force, the PLARF, to deliver the first and most powerful blows against Taiwanese and allied troops in the event of an invasion of Taiwan.
Taiwan’s DPP slammed for purchasing US arms
A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for purchasing US weapons, saying such actions cannot stop the inevitable trend toward China's