Presidential Election: Lai’s victory sparks jubilationSTART-TO-END LEAD: Taiwanese have defended their democratic system against external forces that have attempted to influence the vote, Lai saidCrowds packed the streets around the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) headquarters in Taipei last night to celebrate its victory in the presidential election, giving Vice President William Lai (賴清德) and his party the mandate to lead Taiwan for the next four years. The ticket of Lai and former representative to the US Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) led from the initial tallies in the afternoon right through the evening. Democratic Progressive Party supporters cheer at a victory rally at the party’s headquarters in Taipei last night. Democratic Progressive Party supporters hold flags and signs at a victory rally at the party’s headquarters in Taipei last night. Third, the DPP Lai-Hsiao ticket received the most support, with the most votes among the three political parties in the presidential race, he said.

Source: Taipei Times January 13, 2024 17:55 UTC