#democratic-progressive-party

#democratic-progressive-party

William Lai Ching-te elected for third DPP presidential term in Taiwan. [ more ]

Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party won an unprecedented third straight presidential victory in Saturday's elections.

President-elect William Lai and his vice-presidential running mate, Bi-khim Hsiao, are savvy and experienced, capable of leading Taiwan through potentially perilous times ahead. [ more ]

Taiwan's independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party won an unprecedented consecutive third term in the presidency.

The victory could lead to more tensions with Beijing, which claims Taiwan but does not rule it. [ more ]

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a historic third term in Taiwan's presidential election, with Vice President Lai Ching-te as the winner.

Lai's victory comes at a crucial moment amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing, as China sees the DPP's governance as incompatible with cross-strait peace. [ more ]

Taiwan's citizens have lined up to choose their next president, an election that could impact the island's relationship with China and the US.

The election is primarily a choice between the Democratic Progressive Party, which wants to steer Taiwan away from Beijing's influence, and the Nationalist Party, which seeks closer ties with China. [ more ]

China's military has promised to crush any efforts to promote Taiwan's independence before the crucial election in Taiwan.

The governing DPP, which champions Taiwan's separate identity, will be seeking a third term in office in the elections on Saturday. [ more ]