Taiwan election: global leaders draw Beijing’s ire for congratulating new president
Taiwan election: global leaders draw Beijing’s ire for congratulating new president

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Taiwan election: global leaders draw Beijing’s ire for congratulating new president

Global leaders have congratulated Lai Ching-te for winning Taiwan’s presidential election, praising the high turnout and democratic process – and drawing ire from Beijing, which had hoped to see Taiwan’s ruling party ousted.