Flexing his world champion muscles, Carlo Biado ruled the 2nd Chinese Taipei Open 9-Ball Pool Championship before an animated crowd at the cavernous Hulk Billiards Hall in Taipei City Friday night.
Taiwan Set to Elect President Reviled by China in Setback for Xi
Taiwan looks set to elect Lai Ching-te as its next leader after the main opposition candidate conceded, lining up a man Beijing has labeled an “instigator of war” for the presidency.
Voters line up in Taiwan as China ramps up warnings
Taiwan's close presidential election could push the island further towards, or away, from China.
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.
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.
Taiwan’s China-skeptic ruling-party candidate wins presidential election
Supporters of the Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te, who also goes by William, attend a rally in southern Taiwan's Tainan city on Friday ... is going down," said Kevin ...
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.