Will the US stick with Taiwan?I Inside Story
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Tsai Ing-Wen’s emphatic re-election win sent a clear message that Taiwan rejects China’s plan for reunification with the island. It’s a remarkable turnaround for the president, whose party suffered major losses in local elections just a year ago. However, months of anti-government protests in nearby Hong Kong boosted her campaign. Scenes of police cracking down on demonstrators appear to have galvanised younger voters. Tsai warned that Taiwan’s democratic rights must be preserved. The island has its own military, currency and a passport accepted in most countries. But, crucially, it does not have a seat at the United Nations. Only 15 countries officially recognise Taiwan’s democratic government…and the United States is […]