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Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's president-elect, has steered the island toward democracy and away from China

IndiaTimes Sunday, 14 January 2024
Taiwan's president-elect, Lai Ching-te, vows to safeguard the island's independence from China and align with democracies. He aims to strengthen Taiwan's defense and economy, while softening his stance on independence. Lai desires to restart dialogue with China, despite low chances of success. China is likely to resort to a 'maximum pressure campaign'.
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News video: China warns Taiwan against independence after Lai elected

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After Taiwan elected outspoken pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president on January 13, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi warns that any moves towards independence for the island, which China claims as part of its territory, would be "harshly punished". Lai has vowed to defend the self-ruled...

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