World reacts to Taiwan election as China says reunification ‘inevitable’ | Elections News

World reacts to Taiwan election as China says reunification ‘inevitable’ | Elections News

China said “reunification” with Taiwan was still “inevitable” after president-elect William Lai Ching-te won Saturday’s pivotal election on the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its own. Lai, from the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), won despite warnings from China not to vote for him. He took 40.1 percent of…

Taiwan votes in closely watched presidential and parliamentary elections | Elections News

Taiwan votes in closely watched presidential and parliamentary elections | Elections News

William Lai Ching-te has won Taiwan’s presidential elections, despite China’s warnings not to vote for him. Lai, from the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), took 40.2 percent of votes cast on Saturday, according to partial results from the Central Election Commission after 98 percent of polling stations closed. Lai promised…

Australian Open 2024: Top seeds, schedule, wildcards, draw and prize money | Tennis News

Australian Open 2024: Top seeds, schedule, wildcards, draw and prize money | Tennis News

The first tennis Grand Slam of the year is upon is as Melbourne Park plays host to the Australian Open 2024. Here’s what you need to know about the tournament: What are the key dates? The Australian Open begins on Sunday, January 14 and runs through to the men’s singles…

Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election | Elections News

Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election | Elections News

Lai, the current vice president, faced repeated attacks from China, which called him a dangerous separatist. William Lai Ching-te from the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has won Taiwan’s presidential election, despite warnings from China – which claims Taiwan as part of its territory – not to vote for him….

Taiwan elections 2024: Polls close as voters pick president, MPs | Elections News

Taiwan elections 2024: Polls close as voters pick president, MPs | Elections News

Taipei, Taiwan – Voters have cast their ballots in Taiwan’s closely watched presidential and parliamentary elections, with initial results showing the candidate of the ruling party taking a commanding lead. The presidential vote is a surprising three-way race between incumbent Vice President William Lai Ching-te from the ruling Democratic Progressive…

China says will ‘crush’ Taiwan independence efforts before vote | Elections News

China says will ‘crush’ Taiwan independence efforts before vote | Elections News

The governing DPP, which champions Taiwan’s separate identity, will be seeking a third term in elections on Saturday. China’s military has promised to “crush” any efforts to promote Taiwan’s independence, a day before a crucial election on the self-ruled island which Beijing claims is part of its territory. Hundreds of…

Myanmar’s military, ethnic armed groups agree to China-mediated truce | News

Myanmar’s military, ethnic armed groups agree to China-mediated truce | News

Both sides agree to cease fighting and not harm residents along Myanmar’s northern border with China. Myanmar’s military government and an alliance of ethnic armed groups have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following peace talks brokered by China. “China hopes the relevant parties in Myanmar can conscientiously implement the agreement,…