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China rebukes Singapore for congratulating new Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that “China has immediately made solemn démarches to Singapore," akin to a diplomatic reprimand, according to a report

Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te vows to defend Island from China 'intimidation'

According to the Central Election Commission report, Lai received over 5 million votes and more than 40 per cent of the vote share after counting was done from over 90 per cent of polling stations as of 7:45 pm (local time).

China vows to ‘smash independence plots’ as thousands to rally for Taiwan elections

“The Chinese People’s Liberation Army remains on high alert at all times and will take all necessary measures to resolutely crush any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist plots and firmly defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said

People of Taiwan have to choose whether to embrace China or run on democracy's path: VP Lai ahead of elections

Lai Ching-te, the vice president and member of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is running for president and has led most opinion polls ahead of elections

Taiwan's presidential frontrunner Lai Ching-te picks former US envoy as running mate

The 13 January vote comes at a time when Beijing has intensified military and diplomatic pressure on the administration of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen

Vantage | Why China wants Foxconn founder to drop out of Taiwan presidential race

The Foxconn investigation in China is not merely a matter of routine tax inspections but rather a political move aimed at influencing Taiwan's upcoming presidential elections with China using its economic leverage to shape the political landscape

Taiwan's ruling DPP nominates Lai Ching-te as 2024 presidential candidate

Lai pledged to uphold Taiwan's claim to international recognition while advancing its high-tech industry and advocating for an effective government