Posted by Jefftan123 > 2024-01-14 08:12 | Report Abuse

Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is Taiwan's new president-elect, after a three-way election that will determine the self-ruled island's future stance towards China. Since its founding in the 1980s as an alliance of underground dissident groups, the DPP has now secured a third term in the presidential office, a first in Taiwan's short democratic history.

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230 comment(s). Last comment by Jefftan123 2024-01-19 13:45

foongsh

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Posted by foongsh > 2024-01-15 13:47 | Report Abuse

Posted by IDQWE001 > 17 minutes ago | Report Abuse

Chinese Secret Service in Action

https://youtu.be/pVTUmj6NfJQ?si=Vyt2to2qD8pKxuDF

Only dictator so scare of his own citizens.

It is very normal to observe a dictator so scare of own citizens.

Sslee

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Posted by Sslee > 2024-01-15 13:54 | Report Abuse

Know how many secret service in USA to protect Biden and family?

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-15 13:55 | Report Abuse

in ten years, China will come out of this transition and far ahead of everyone else.

then what can u say?

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2024-01-15 14:05 | Report Abuse

金磚峰會小插曲:習近平助手被阻攔入場

https://youtu.be/WwJ0pxYep04?si=HdNCKyabhYk39V6R

Bidden secret agent never experience this 🤣🤣

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-15 14:06 | Report Abuse

Look at the arrogance of western media. Which western country is govern well for the people? U think this is still century of shame meh?

foongsh

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Posted by foongsh > 2024-01-15 14:13 | Report Abuse

Posted by IDQWE001 > 6 minutes ago | Report Abuse

金磚峰會小插曲:習近平助手被阻攔入場

https://youtu.be/WwJ0pxYep04?si=HdNCKyabhYk39V6R

Bidden secret agent never experience this 🤣🤣

South Africa did it , what a global south brother. Lol.

Sslee

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Posted by Sslee > 2024-01-15 14:20 | Report Abuse

Ya, just googgle Biden look confused and lost to see you get how many hits?

foongsh

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Posted by foongsh > 2024-01-15 14:30 | Report Abuse

It is not unusual for Bidden and the US to be able to report any joke or foolishness involving their presidents. The most fascinating part is when a dictator appears infrequently.

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-15 22:09 | Report Abuse

China never lack traitors like the two jokers here. They only question left is why?

Jefftan123

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Posted by Jefftan123 > 2024-01-15 23:03 | Report Abuse

Retired U.S. officials met with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday and praised the island’s democratic process that produced a new president-elect and legislature over the weekend in defiance of China’s claim of sovereignty over Taiwan and threat to annex it by military force.

“Taiwan’s democracy has set a shining example for the world, a democratic success story based on transparency, the rule of law and respect for human rights and freedoms,” former national security advisor Stephen Hadley said.

America’s commitment to Taiwan is “rock solid,” he said.

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-15 23:10 | Report Abuse

I think its too late for america.

this is no longer China 1980.

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-15 23:12 | Report Abuse

the most the americans will do try to do a Ukraine 2.0.....american bullets with Taiwan blood.

Jefftan123

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Posted by Jefftan123 > 2024-01-16 08:12 | Report Abuse

Hadley was joined by former Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg, who affirmed bipartisan support for Taiwan “based on our unofficial but warm relationship, our insistence on exclusively peaceful means to address the cross (Taiwan Strait) issues, the importance of dialogue and the avoidance of unilateral efforts to change the status quo.”

Evil alliance don't try to be funny.

Sslee

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Posted by Sslee > 2024-01-16 08:21 | Report Abuse

Is unofficial and retired politicians whatever they said matter and carried any weight?

This is what US position on Taiwan:

The United States switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979 and has long said it does not support a formal declaration of independence by Taiwan. It does, however, maintain unofficial relations with the self-governed island and remains its most important backer and arms supplier.

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 08:40 | Report Abuse

Ma ying jeou of kmt says it well, he says in any war with China, Taiwan cannot win.....duterte of Philippines says the same thing. Taiwan Philippines is too small, China too big. Got a few politicians who speaks the obvious. So war is not an option. Peace is the only option.

Mahathir of Malaysia says the same thing. If China wants to invade, Malaysia will just have to let them walk in. Little sense in a war with China

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 08:46 | Report Abuse

There are better ways to keep the peace instead of just buying America weapons.

Sslee

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Posted by Sslee > 2024-01-16 08:48 | Report Abuse

"avoidance of unilateral efforts to change the status quo.”
Is USA, DPP or China intend to unilateral change the status quo?

The Status Quo
US: One China policy
China: One China Principle and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China

The DPP does not acknowledge the One China principle, which sees Taiwan as part of greater China

Sslee

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Posted by Sslee > 2024-01-16 08:50 | Report Abuse

The one-China principle/policy is a basic norm in international relations, a prevailing consensus among the international community and UN.

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 09:03 | Report Abuse

There is no war unless America wants a war.

The real risk of war happens in Washington

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 11:17 | Report Abuse

I don't think there is going to be a war. Even Taiwanese don't think there is going to be a war.
China can easily win any war but it is what happens after the war that needs careful consideration

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2024-01-16 11:21 | Report Abuse

British Foreign Minister David Cameron

Cameron congratulated Lai on his win and said he hoped Taiwan and China would renew efforts to resolve their differences peacefully.

"The elections today are testament to Taiwan’s vibrant democracy," he said in a statement. "I hope that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait will renew efforts to resolve differences peacefully through constructive dialog, without the threat or use of force or coercion."

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2024-01-16 11:22 | Report Abuse

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa

Japan offered congratulations for Lai's election and the smooth vote, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said in a statement.

"We expect that the issue surrounding Taiwan will be resolved peacefully through dialogue, thereby contributing to the peace and stability in the region," the statement said.

"For Japan, Taiwan is an extremely crucial partner and an important friend, with which it shares fundamental values and enjoys close economic relations and people-to-people exchanges," it said, repeating Japan's usual lines about Taiwan.

Who cares about CCP' response paper tiger.🤣🤣

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 12:04 | Report Abuse

Cameron and Japan. What are they except America lap dogs

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 12:10 | Report Abuse

reunification before 2050 looks brighter than ever as the young has given indication they are agreeable to reunification for culture, for peace and for Chinese civilization.

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 12:11 | Report Abuse

most observers agree the direction is positive. And as long as the direction is good, it does not matter it takes 10 years or 50 years or 100 years .

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 12:36 | Report Abuse

the whole idea of re unification is so that politicians from all sides should use their platform to serve Taiwanese and not to use the platform to demonize China .

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2024-01-16 19:17 | Report Abuse

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos yesterday extended his congratulations to Lai Ching-te, the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, saying that he was looking forward to “close collaboration.”

“On behalf of the Filipino people, I congratulate President-elect Lai Ching-te on his election as Taiwan’s next president,” Marcos wrote yesterday on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). “We look forward to close collaboration, strengthening mutual interests, fostering peace and ensuring prosperity for our peoples in the years ahead.”

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2024-01-16 19:19 | Report Abuse

This shift is partly due both to geographic proximity – Taiwan is the Philippines’ closest neighbor – and to the fact that the Philippines’ status as a U.S. security ally has de facto embroiled it in the growing U.S.-China tensions over Taiwan. For these reasons, Macros stated in a recent interview, “it’s very hard to imagine a scenario where the Philippines will not somehow get involved” in a conflict over Taiwan.

Taiwan is not alone.

Sslee

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Posted by Sslee > 2024-01-16 19:42 | Report Abuse

Jakarta. Indonesia is sticking to the “One China Policy” as Taiwan elected Lai Ching-Te its president in Saturday's election.

Lai Ching-te, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party or DPP’s presidential pick, secured over 40 percent of the popular votes in the election. The DPP does not acknowledge the One China principle, which sees Taiwan as part of greater China. Indonesia has been maintaining a strict “One China Policy”. And this position remains unchanged despite the election, according to Lalu Muhammad Iqbal, the spokesman of the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

“Indonesia is closely observing the developments in Taiwan. Indonesia will consistently adhere to the One China Policy,” Lalu said via text on Sunday, commenting on the Taiwanese election.

Indonesia last year said it would continue to recognize the One China principle when President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing. According to the joint statement, Indonesia recognizes Taiwan as an inalienable part of China. Jakarta also acknowledges the People’s Republic of China as the sole legal government representing the whole of China.

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 20:33 | Report Abuse

reunification before 2050 looks brighter than ever as the young has given indication they are agreeable to reunification for culture, for peace and for Chinese civilization.

Even the young ones have seen what happened to Ukraine and how America make use of Ukraine and do not want that for taiwan

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 21:41 | Report Abuse

Belarus or Ukraine?

America want u to choose Ukraine

Jefftan123

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Posted by Jefftan123 > 2024-01-16 22:58 | Report Abuse

Taiwan voters re-elect anti-China ruling party

Voters in Taiwan defied a heavy pressure campaign from China, choosing Beijing’s least favored candidate as president Saturday in a win that will likely stoke further tensions between the island democracy and its communist neighbor.

Jefftan123

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Posted by Jefftan123 > 2024-01-16 22:59 | Report Abuse

“The Taiwanese people have successfully resisted efforts from external forces to influence this election,” Lai exulted in his acceptance speech.

The result gave the ruling Democratic Progressive Party its third straight term in the presidency.

“We have shown the world how much we cherish our democracy,” Lai said. “This is our unwavering commitment.”

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 23:49 | Report Abuse

Belarus better than Ukraine

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 23:53 | Report Abuse

DPP will have problem retaining the young voters because it doesn't work and also the young voters have seen what happened to Ukraine

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-16 23:55 | Report Abuse

What use is democracy? Have u seen the list of presidential candidates in America?

angrycat

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Posted by angrycat > 2024-01-17 05:11 | Report Abuse

Nothing special here, it's just CIA will rule Taiwan for another 4 years

angrycat

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Posted by angrycat > 2024-01-17 05:32 | Report Abuse

As the US is tied down in Ukraine and the middle east, the CIA will not let it's puppet to start war in the Taiwan strait, so nothing to worry about

angrycat

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Posted by angrycat > 2024-01-17 05:52 | Report Abuse

They call it , ... maintaining the status quo

Sslee

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Posted by Sslee > 2024-01-17 07:13 | Report Abuse

Lai Ching-te
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)
40.1%

Hou Yu-ih
Kuomintang (KMT)
33.5%

Ko Wen-je
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP)
26.5%

If not for DPP planted trojan horse in TPP that oppose and prevent a join tiket (KMT + TPP). DPP already oust from power because of 8 years of imcompetant, mismanagement, corrupt and authoritarian rule.

Sslee

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Posted by Sslee > 2024-01-17 07:44 | Report Abuse

Know what is the population number of oversea Taiwanese?
What kind of democratic election when oversea Taiwanense cannot vote due to no postal vote or oversea polling stations for oversea Taiwanese to cast their vote?

Sslee

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Posted by Sslee > 2024-01-17 07:51 | Report Abuse

Posted by angrycat > Jan 17, 2024 5:11 AM | Report Abuse
Nothing special here, it's just CIA will rule Taiwan for another 4 years

Hsiao Bi-khim, who was elected vice president most likely is CIA trained agent and the President will be eliminated if he do somthing endanger USA interest.

Jefftan123

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Posted by Jefftan123 > 2024-01-17 11:39 | Report Abuse

US officials have said that Washington will uphold its longstanding policy toward Taiwan no matter who takes on the top job. The Biden administration will dispatch an unofficial delegation – including former senior officials – to Taipei following the election in keeping with past practice, according to senior officials.

The delegation visit “will be a signal, a very symbolic way of supporting Taiwan,” said T.Y. Wang, a professor at Illinois State University.

Jefftan123

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Posted by Jefftan123 > 2024-01-17 11:40 | Report Abuse

"We've written a new page for Taiwan's history of democracy," Lai, long the frontrunner in the polls, told reporters after both his opponents conceded defeat.

Lai said he would maintain the status quo in relations across the Taiwan Strait, but that he was "determined to safeguard Taiwan from threats and intimidation from China".

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-17 12:08 | Report Abuse

a political party whose main plan is demonisation of China is not good for Taiwan.

will have a hard time retaining the youths who main concern is jobs and economy.

qqq47660

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Posted by qqq47660 > 2024-01-17 12:10 | Report Abuse

right to vote, how much per kg?

angrycat

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Posted by angrycat > 2024-01-17 12:29 | Report Abuse

puppet2020 has 57% of the vote cast , puppet 2024 only got 40% , drop of 17% , despite DPP banning news channels including CTI news network that have different opinions, this show Taiwanese do not buy into Taiwan independent

angrycat

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Posted by angrycat > 2024-01-17 12:30 | Report Abuse

Just a matter of time before Taiwan goes back to China

angrycat

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Posted by angrycat > 2024-01-17 12:32 | Report Abuse

Taiwanese are interest in economics and good standards of living and not anti China propaganda

IDQWE001

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Posted by IDQWE001 > 2024-01-17 12:35 | Report Abuse

Kuomintang’s (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih has bowed out of the 2024 Taiwan presidential election.

He delivered a rousing speech, conceding defeat to and congratulating his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) opponent, William Lai Ching-te.

Hou thanked his supporters and apologised for "disappointing" them.

He said: "Thank you everyone. With regard to the results of the election, I tried my best. Unfortunately, I disappointed everyone. I express my deepest apologies."

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