Published 04:22 IST, January 14th 2024
Taiwan Defies China's Warnings, Elects DPP's William Lai as President
The Chinese government had warned against voting for Lai, cautioning that his election could "trigger cross-Strait confrontation and conflict."
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Pro-independence Taiwanese presidential election candidate William Lai. | Image:
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04:22 IST, January 14th 2024