Anti-Communist Lai Ching-te Wins Taiwan Presidential Election, Disappointing China
Anti-communist Democratic Progressive Party (DP) candidate Lai Ching-toku won Taiwan's presidential election on Saturday, defeating two left-wing rivals in a campaign that emphasized Taiwan's sovereignty in the face of growing threats from China. Mr. Lai, sometimes known by his Western name William Lai, is the current vice president and the first candidate in Taiwan's democracy's […]
Blinken offers congratulations to Lai Ching-te for victory in Taiwan election
Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in Taiwan's presidential election on Saturday and congratulated Lai Ching-toku (also known as William) on his victory. Blinken: “The United States congratulates Dr. Lai Ching-toku on his victory in Taiwan's presidential election.'' stated in a statement Shared by the State Department. “We also congratulate the Taiwanese people for once […]