Taiwan Voters Rebuff China and Give Ruling Party Third Presidential Term
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Lai Ching-te, the leader of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has emerged victorious in the country's high-stakes presidential election. Taiwanese voters have elected Lai Ching-te for a third term, rejecting China's warnings not to vote for him. Lai's win secures a third term for the DPP, which champions Taiwan's separate identity and rejects China's territorial claims.
The election, which took place on January 13, 2024, saw Lai Ching-te facing off against two opponents: Hou Yu-ih from the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang (KMT) party and Ko Wen-je from the Taiwan People's Party (TPP). With 95% of polling stations declaring, Lai had an unassailable lead. Ultimately, Lai emerged victorious as the opposition conceded, marking an unprecedented third consecutive four-year term for...
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