Taiwan has elected its new president, the Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te, who is also the current Vice President. Saturday's election was closely watched, not just by Taiwanese voters, but also by China, and the United States.

What does the result of the Taiwanese presidential election mean for Washington’s delicate relationship with Beijing?

Emeritus Professor Joseph Camilleri, La Trobe University, Melbourne and Fellow, The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australiaexplains. 

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Taiwan has elected its new president, the Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te, who is also the current Vice President. Saturday's election was closely watched, not just by Taiwanese voters, but also by China, and the United States.
What does the result of the Taiwanese presidential election mean for <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/taiwan-s-incoming-president-lai-ching-te-will-be-tested-by-beijing-say-us-analysts">Washington’s delicate relationship with Beijing</a>?
<a href="https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/jacamilleri">Emeritus Professor Joseph Camilleri, La Trobe University, Melbourne and Fellow, The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia </a>explains. 
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