Maintaining peace in the Taiwan StraitThe biggest political story last week in this part of the world was the presidential election in Taiwan. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has taken a more defiant stand towards China during its presidency the last eight years. This has made the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) with eight seats with enough power to swing a majority. In his victory speech, Lai Ching-te pledged that they would maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait but would defend the island nation from Chinese belligerence. The DPP victory ensures that its friendly alliance between Taiwan and the Philippines will continue.
