It’s the first time a single party has led Taiwan for three consecutive four-year presidential terms since the first open presidential election in 1996. Supporters of Taiwan's 2024 presidential election candidate, Taiwan vice president Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, cheer after Lai's victory, in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te has emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election and his opponents have conceded. The result in Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary election will chart the trajectory of relations with China over the next four years. Taiwan’s election was seen as having “real and lasting influence on the geopolitical landscape,” said Gabrielle Reid, associate director with the global intelligence consultancy S-RM.

Source: Huffington Post January 13, 2024 22:48 UTC