On Saturday January 13th, Taiwan went to the polls to vote in their 8th direct presidential election, an election that received unprecedented international attention and has been called the most consequential election in the country's history. While the presidential election grabbed the spotlight, citizens also voted in the legislature elections.
In this Perspectives with Neilo Taiwan 2024 Election Results Special, we present a short update on the election outcome, the acceptance speech of the winning presidential candidate as well as a sample of the international reaction.
Date of Recording: January 13th, 2024
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| Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim of the DPP win Taiwan's 2024 Presidential Race |
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Additional information and references on the topics covered in this episode:
- Taiwan election: Candidate who champions autonomy from China wins contest - Sky News (January 13th, 2024)
- Taiwan election: global leaders draw Beijing's ire for congratulating new president - Amy Hawkins and Helen Davidson, The Guardian (January 14th, 2024)
- Lai Wins Presidency, but DPP fails to hold majority in Legislature - Brian Hioe, New Bloom Magazine (January 13th, 2024)
- Presidential Election: Japan, EU congratulate; China silent - Taipei Times (January 14th, 2024)
- Mainland spokesperson comments on Taiwan election results - Xinhua [China State Media] (January 13th, 2024)
- Factbox: What you need to know about Taiwan and its election - Reuters / BreakingNews.ie (January 12th, 2024)
- Image Source: 賴清德 Facebook
