After defeat in Saturday's presidential election, the Kuomintang's Hou Yu-ih is back to work as mayor of Taiwan's most populous municipality. But over 80,000 people have joined a Facebook group
Taiwan’s voters rebuff China and give ruling party third presidential term
By Yimou Lee and Sarah Wu TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwanese voters swept the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te into power on Saturday, strongly rejecting Chinese pressure to spurn him,
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Beijing warns Taipei of ‘harsh ‘punishment’ after Lai win
China’s top diplomat has warned that any steps towards Taiwan’s independence would be “harshly punished”, as a senior US delegation arrived in Taipei to help president-elect William Lai navigate the ...
Why China hates the new president of Taiwan
China views William Lai Ching-tel, who won Taiwan's presidential election, as a separatist. Beijing is likely to ramp up pressure on the island.
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Observers said Tsai’s record on cross-strait relations, which deteriorated during her time in office, could create challenges for Lai, whose pro-independence stance might make him less willing to ...
Peace and Prosperity in the Taiwan Strait Still Have a Chance
Taiwan continues to have enormous economic leverage over China that may help keep Beijing’s worst impulses in check.
UPDATE 8-Taiwan’s voters rebuff China and give ruling party third presidential term
Lai wins with 40% of the vote, but DPP loses parliament majority * Lai vows to stand up to China, but also seeks dialog * China doesn't mention Lai by name, won't give up on 'reunification' (Recasts,
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After losing Taiwan presidential elections, Hou Yu-ih returns to mayoral duties in Taipei City
Hou Yu-ih returned to his role as mayor of New Taipei City on Sunday, after he lost the Taiwan presidential elections to Lai Ching-te, reported Taiwan News.
Taiwan’s Election Isn’t a Disaster for Xi Jinping—Unless He Makes It One
The election demonstrates that Taiwan’s citizens are increasingly inured to bullying, although any departure from those tactics would indicate that improved relations are possible.
Mainland spokesperson comments on Taiwan election results
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday commented on the outcomes of Taiwan leadership and legislature elections. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said the
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Just ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections in Taiwan on January 13, Beijing has come out with a plan for the integration of Taiwan with mainland China on the cultural, social, and economic front.
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Taiwan’s president-elect Lai hails US support as delegation visits
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te on Monday hailed the island's "solid partnership" with the United States, as he welcomed a delegation from Washington making a post-election visit expected to anger Beijing.
Taiwan’s President-Elect promises to support semiconductor industry
At the international press conference held at the Democratic Progressive Party's headquarters after the general election results were announced, President-Elect Lai Ching-te, a.k.a William Lai, said ...