Posted 1/14/2024, 2:35:45 AM
Taiwan Re-elects Anti-China President Despite Beijing's Election Meddling
- China tried to influence Taiwan's presidential election through military threats and disinformation, but civil society groups countered with anti-disinformation initiatives.
- All three Taiwanese presidential candidates opposed unification with China and vowed to strengthen ties with the US and other democracies.
- Newly elected president Lai Ching-te promised to build an administration based on capability over party affiliation to unite Taiwan.
- While the ruling DPP party retained the presidency, it lost its parliamentary majority, requiring compromise with the opposition KMT party.
- China may increase economic and military pressure on Taiwan after the DPP's election win, but all-out war remains unlikely.