Tag: william lai

Categories
Geopolitics

The Real Message Of Lai’s Victory: Don’t Trust Xi Jinping — Or Donald Trump

photo of taiwan president William Lai raising his right fist
Taiwan's president-elect William Lai was elected with 40.05% of votes and will become the 16th President of the island nation. Alex Chan Tsz Yuk/SOPA Images via ZUMA

By electing William Lai, the Taiwanese people have reaffirmed their desire for sovereignty and independence from China in the face of Chinese threats. And meanwhile, Donald Trump’s comeback could reshuffle the cards again.

Categories
Geopolitics

Taiwan Elections: A Victory Of The Frontrunner Will Trigger Beijing

Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate William Lai holding a press conference with the Taiwan flag in front of him and coffee cups.
Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate William Lai holding a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan Wiktor Dabkowski/ZUMA

Saturday’s election is bound to create tensions, if the favorite, William Lai, candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), wins. Xi Jinping has warned against voting for him. But is it just posturing?

Exit mobile version