Taiwan has elected William Lai as president. (Image: Annabelle Chih/Getty Images)
Taiwan elects new president, angering Beijing.
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Taiwan has elected William Lai as president, keeping the Democratic Progressive Party in power for a third term.
The new president wants Taiwan to remain independent, which has angered China.
Beijing wants a peaceful reunification, but has also not ruled out the use of force.
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In re electing its government, Taiwan has kept the status quo, but the victory hides a transformed political landscape.
Now, this headline explains that Taiwan has elected the same government again.
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