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Taiwan's ruling party candidate Lai Ching-te on Saturday, January 13, won the island's presidential election, a vote watched closely from Beijing to Washington. Lai vowed to defend the self-ruled island from Chinese "intimidation". Watch to know more!

Taiwan Elections 2024: Lai Ching-Te pledges to maintain peace & stability in Taiwan strait

<p>In a bid to ensure peace across the&nbsp;Taiwan Strait, two former senior US&nbsp;officials are set to visit Taiwan on Sunday (Jan 14) as Lai Ching-te secured victory in the elections, defeating the main opposition candidate Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang (KMT), a party often labeled as pro-China.</p>

<p>Washington's de facto embassy in Taipei, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) made this announcement. This institute takes care of the relationship between the US and Taiwan as the countries do not hold any formal diplomatic ties, given Beijing's 'One-China' policy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China has always opposes US officials visiting Taiwan as it considers Taiwan to be a part of its territory and has claimed sovereignty over the island. On the other hand, Taiwan operates as a self-ruled entity with its own government and military.</p>

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<p>AIT confirmed that the unofficial visit will include former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley and former Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg. Laura Rosenberger, AIT's US-based Chair, will also be joining the delegation set to visit the island nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On Jan 15, they will meet with a range of leading political figures and convey congratulations from the American people to Taiwan on its successful elections, support for Taiwan's continued prosperity and growth, and our longstanding interest in cross-Strait peace and stability," stated AIT.</p>

<p>"As we have done previously following a Taiwan presidential election, the U.S. government has asked former senior officials to travel in their private capacity to Taiwan," it added.</p>

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<p>Reuters citing anonymous sources familiar with the trip said that such visits by former senior US officials following Taiwan's presidential elections are routine.</p>

<h2><strong>Taiwan elections&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After securing&nbsp;victory in the presidential elections, Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's newly elected president, said, "I will act by our democratic and free constitutional order in a manner that is balanced and maintains the cross-strait status quo."</p>

<p>He also added a determination to safeguard Taiwan from threats and intimidation by China.</p>

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<p>Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Beijing to "face reality" of the election results and urged it to abandon efforts to suppress Taiwan for positive cross-strait interactions.</p>

<h2><strong>China's reaction</strong></h2>

<p>China's foreign ministry, reacting to Taiwan's election results, reiterated its long-standing position on the Taiwan issue, stating, "The Taiwan question is China’s internal affair. Whatever changes take place in Taiwan, the basic fact that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of China will not change."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden affirmed his country's&nbsp;stance, stating, "We do not support independence..."</p>

<p>Amid concerns from Beijing about a potential Republic of Taiwan declaration, Lai Ching-te has reiterated his commitment not to pursue such an action.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a bid to ensure peace across the Taiwan Strait, two former senior US officials are set to visit Taiwan on Sunday (Jan 14) as Lai Ching-te secured victory in the elections, defeating the main opposition candidate Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang (KMT), a party often labeled as pro-China.

In a bid to ensure peace across the Taiwan Strait, two former senior US officials are set to visit Taiwan on Sunday (Jan 14) as Lai Ching-te secured victory in the elections, defeating the main opposition candidate Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang (KMT), a party often labeled as pro-China. Washington's de facto embassy in Taipei, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) made this announcement. This institute takes care of the relationship between the US and Taiwan as the countries do not hold any formal diplomatic ties, given Beijing's 'One-China' policy. China has always opposes US officials visiting Taiwan as it considers Taiwan to be a part of its territory and has claimed sovereignty over the island. On the other hand, Taiwan operates as a self-ruled entity with its own government and military. Also Read | John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy to help Biden's reelection bid: Reports AIT confirmed that the unofficial visit will include former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley and former Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg. Laura Rosenberger, AIT's US-based Chair, will also be joining the delegation set to visit the island nation. "On Jan 15, they will meet with a range of leading political figures and convey congratulations from the American people to Taiwan on its successful elections, support for Taiwan's continued prosperity and growth, and our longstanding interest in cross-Strait peace and stability," stated AIT. "As we have done previously following a Taiwan presidential election, the U.S. government has asked former senior officials to travel in their private capacity to Taiwan," it added. Also Read | North Korea fires ballistic missile towards East Sea, says Seoul's military Reuters citing anonymous sources familiar with the trip said that such visits by former senior US officials following Taiwan's presidential elections are routine. Taiwan elections After securing victory in the presidential elections, Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's newly elected president, said, "I will act by our democratic and free constitutional order in a manner that is balanced and maintains the cross-strait status quo." He also added a determination to safeguard Taiwan from threats and intimidation by China. Watch | Davos Summit: A catalyst for economic & sustainable transformation × Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Beijing to "face reality" of the election results and urged it to abandon efforts to suppress Taiwan for positive cross-strait interactions. China's reaction China's foreign ministry, reacting to Taiwan's election results, reiterated its long-standing position on the Taiwan issue, stating, "The Taiwan question is China’s internal affair. Whatever changes take place in Taiwan, the basic fact that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of China will not change." Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden affirmed his country's stance, stating, "We do not support independence..." Amid concerns from Beijing about a potential Republic of Taiwan declaration, Lai Ching-te has reiterated his commitment not to pursue such an action. (With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court late Saturday (Jan 13) stripped the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) off its iconic ‘bat’ election symbol, a move after which those contesting in elections from the party will have to fight as independent candidates. This is a major setback for Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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Plunging temperatures, whipping wind and buckets of snow froze out the final stretch of campaigning in the US state of Iowa Saturday. 2024 Poll contenders Nikki Haley & Ron DeSantis call off campaign. Flights with reporters & political observers cancelled, rerouted.

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President elect Lai vows to defend Taiwan from China intimidation. Democratic Progressive Party to govern Taiwan for third term. China opposes Japan's congratulatory note to Taiwan over results. Watch to know more!

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Taiwan heads to the polls to choose its next leader in a high-stakes presidential election, polls opened at 8:00 AM local time at nearly 18,000 locations. President Tsai Ing-wen is ineligible to seek re-election after serving two straight terms. Taiwan has slammed China for allegedly intimidating its citizens and attempting to influence the island's elections on Saturday. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu criticized China's "repeated interference" in the impending elections on Thursday, accusing Beijing of "once again blatantly intimidating the Taiwanese people and the international community".

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Weather conditions to deter campaigning. Flights disrupted, clearing of streets underway in Iowa. Temperatures to hit minus 3 on January 15, says weather department. Streets blanketed with thick snow in capital Des Moines. Watch to know more!

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Polling to elect the next President and the running mate began on Saturday in Taiwan. Polls closely watched as China steps up its rhetoric over self-ruled Island. Taiwanese voters will be choosing a successor to Tsai Ing-wen, the nation's first female president, who cannot seek re-election due to term limits after winning in 2016 and 2020.

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Taiwan's Race to Power: Polling to elect the next President and the running mate began on Saturday in Taiwan. Taiwanese voters will be choosing a successor to Tsai Ing-wen, the nation's first female president, who cannot seek re-election due to term limits after winning in 2016 and 2020. Lai Ching-Te held almost every senior political post in the Island. Lai hopes to round out his career track today. The Democratic Progressive Party candidate set to win Presidential Polls?

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Taiwan's high-stakes presidential election: Polls opened at 8:00 AM local time at nearly 18,000 locations. Polls closed at 4:00 PM local time at nearly 18,000 locations. Poll closely watched as China steps up its rhetoric over self-ruled island. Watch to know more!

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Taiwan Presidential Election: Polls closed at nearly 18,000 locations, vote counting underway

Taiwan heads to the polls to choose its next leader in a high-stakes presidential election, polls opened at 8:00 AM local time at nearly 18,000 locations. Taiwan has slammed China for allegedly intimidating its citizens and attempting to influence the island's elections on Saturday. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu criticized China's "repeated interference" in the impending elections on Thursday, accusing Beijing of "once again blatantly intimidating the Taiwanese people and the international community".

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Will Taiwan's election results trigger a war? Reports say, China has been preparing for a ground invasion if the election results are not in its favour. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday launched impeachment proceedings against Biden top immigration official. The unusual move comes as a bipartisan group of senators negotiate a massive deal that would rework immigration laws in exchange for votes authorizing more aid to Ukraine and Israel. A possible Chinese attempt to take over self-governing Taiwan has been a threat to the island for decades. It’s a topic among the candidates in Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election, but some residents on the island say the threat of a Chinese attack is more real than ever before and they are taking action.

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The island of Taiwan has cited an optic in malicious activity in the lead up to its 13th January election. The taiwan's Doomsday scenario includes not just an invasion by the Chinese troops but also a wave of attacks against its cyber infrastructure the complete breakdown in critical infrastructure is what a D-Day would look like.

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As many as 19.3 million voters in Taiwan will elect a new president on January 13th. Their vote could act as a major flashpoint in the global tussle for power. But why are these polls in the tiny island so significant for the world?

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On WION'S power poll, over 70% of respondents believe that independence from china will be the primary issue for Taiwanese voters on January 13.

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Just a couple of days before the people of Taiwan cast their vote, China has strongly opposed any official exchanges between the US and Taiwan. This comes after the Biden administration announced- it will send an unofficial delegation to Taiwan shortly after the election.

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<p lang="en-US">Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped out of the Republican presidential nomination race for the 2024 US elections, with a parting shot at frontrunner and former president Donald Trump.<br />
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"I am going to make sure that in no way do I enable Donald Trump to ever be president of the United States again," said the Trump ally-turned-critic.<br />
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"It's clear to me tonight that there isn't a path for me to win the nomination, which is why I'm suspending my campaign tonight for president of the United States," said Christie, while speaking to the supporters at an event held in Windham, New Hampshire.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">The Republican candidate was facing pressure to step aside and allow the party to unify around a viable challenger to Trump. Christie bowed out of the race without endorsing anyone.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Christie takes a dig at Haley on a hot mic</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">However, on a hot mic, minutes before announcing that he was stepping away from the race, Christie predicted that former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, who is gaining on Trump in a few polls, was "going to get smoked, and you and I both know it".<br />
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"She's not up to this," Christie added. He further said that even Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was "petrified". At a town hall event held in New Hampshire, United States on Wednesday afternoon (Jan 10), the 61-year-old said that he is suspending his election campaign.<br />
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In his remarks, he called on the Republican voters to not support the former president who he said has been accused of "putting himself before the people of this country".<br />
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"Donald Trump wants you to be angry every day because he is angry," DeSantis added.<br />
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Christie's departure from the presidential elections comes five days before the Iowa caucuses, which will be the first of the state-by-state contests in which the preferred candidate for president's position will be chosen by Republican voters.<br />
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In July, the winner of the contests will be anointed the Republican nominee, before he goes on to challenge the Democratic nominee, which is most likely going to be Joe Biden - in the general election to be held in November.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Christie was facing pressure to drop out ahead of the second election in New Hampshire, where Haley is now running for second position in some polls, just behind Trump. The northeastern state has a major faction of unaffiliated voters and is known to deliver unpredictable results.<br />
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Haley, in a statement, called Christie "a friend for many years" and commended him "on a hard-fought campaign". However, her opponents were quick to chime in on social media.<br />
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Commenting on Christie's dig, DeSantis said he agreed Haley is "going to get smoked". Trump said he "might even get to like (Christie) again" following his "very truthful statement" about Haley.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped out of the Republican presidential nomination race for the 2024 US elections, with a parting shot at frontrunner and former president Donald Trump.

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped out of the Republican presidential nomination race for the 2024 US elections, with a parting shot at frontrunner and former president Donald Trump. "I am going to make sure that in no way do I enable Donald Trump to ever be president of the United States again," said the Trump ally-turned-critic. "It's clear to me tonight that there isn't a path for me to win the nomination, which is why I'm suspending my campaign tonight for president of the United States," said Christie, while speaking to the supporters at an event held in Windham, New Hampshire. Also read: Trump warns of 'bedlam' in US if court cases against him go ahead The Republican candidate was facing pressure to step aside and allow the party to unify around a viable challenger to Trump. Christie bowed out of the race without endorsing anyone. Christie takes a dig at Haley on a hot mic However, on a hot mic, minutes before announcing that he was stepping away from the race, Christie predicted that former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, who is gaining on Trump in a few polls, was "going to get smoked, and you and I both know it". "She's not up to this," Christie added. He further said that even Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was "petrified". At a town hall event held in New Hampshire, United States on Wednesday afternoon (Jan 10), the 61-year-old said that he is suspending his election campaign. In his remarks, he called on the Republican voters to not support the former president who he said has been accused of "putting himself before the people of this country". "Donald Trump wants you to be angry every day because he is angry," DeSantis added. Christie's departure from the presidential elections comes five days before the Iowa caucuses, which will be the first of the state-by-state contests in which the preferred candidate for president's position will be chosen by Republican voters. In July, the winner of the contests will be anointed the Republican nominee, before he goes on to challenge the Democratic nominee, which is most likely going to be Joe Biden - in the general election to be held in November. Watch: US Elections 2024: DeSantis & Haley seek to be alternative to Donald Trump Christie was facing pressure to drop out ahead of the second election in New Hampshire, where Haley is now running for second position in some polls, just behind Trump. The northeastern state has a major faction of unaffiliated voters and is known to deliver unpredictable results. Haley, in a statement, called Christie "a friend for many years" and commended him "on a hard-fought campaign". However, her opponents were quick to chime in on social media. Commenting on Christie's dig, DeSantis said he agreed Haley is "going to get smoked". Trump said he "might even get to like (Christie) again" following his "very truthful statement" about Haley. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hou Yu-Ih is the candidate for Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), whose government fled to the island in 1949 after losing the Chinese civil war. The KMT traditionally favours closer ties with china but strongly denies being pro-Beijing.

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