Tsai ing-wen starts her second term as Taiwan’s president on May 20 in Taipei. Besides a record approval rating and a so-far successful effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Tsai has benefited from an upswing of support from the US and its allies.

Tsai ing-wen begins second term as Taiwan's President

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took to Twitter to congratulate Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-Wen on her re-election as the island’s first female leader. Congratulations to Dr.

Pompeo congratulates Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen for re-election

Gold coins marking the Taiwan presidential inauguration have hit record high prices. This comes as the central bank unveiled two new commemorative coins to mark the inauguration of President Tsai Ing-wen and vice president-elect William Lai.

Gold coins marking the Taiwan presidential inauguration hit record high prices

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen urged China on Wednesday to review its policy towards the island, days after she won a landslide re-election victory, in a rebuke that could fuel further tensions with China.

Taiwan President urges China to review policy after election win

President Tsai Ing-wen on January 15 warned China and said that any invasion would be "very costly" for Beijing. China's leadership had made no secret of its desire to see Tsai turfed out because she and her party refuse to acknowledge their view that the island is part of a "one China".

WION Dispatch: Taiwan's new President warns China

Taiwan separatists are doomed to "stink for eternity", China's top diplomat warned after the island's President Tsai Ing-wen won a landslide re-election victory in a stinging rebuke to Beijing.

Taiwan separatists will 'stink for eternity': China

Asian shares rose to new 19-month highs on Monday ahead of the expected signing on Phase One China-US trade deal, although markets have yet to see the details of the agreement.

Asian shares rise ahead of US-China 'phase one' trade deal

China will not change its position that Taiwan belongs to it, Beijing said on Sunday, after President Tsai Ing-wen won re-election and said she would not submit to China's threats, as state media warned she was courting disaster.

China says will not change position on Taiwan after landslide election

Supporters of Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen were delighted on Saturday, as the results were almost clear that he was ready to win the presidential election. Election Commission data showed its main rival by more than two million votes, with more than 86% of the vote count. #WION#TaiwanElections #Taiwan

Taiwan Election 2020: Tsai Ing-wen wins presidential election with thumping mandate

Hong Kong's democracy protesters and politicians have hailed a sweeping election win by Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen as a fillip for their movement that puts further pressure on China.

Hong Kong protesters fete landslide election win for Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen

China on Sunday slammed officials from the US and other countries for congratulating Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen after she was re-elected with a landslide victory in a stunning rebuke of Beijing's campaign to isolate the self-ruled island.

China slams United States for congratulating Tsai Ing-wen on Taiwan poll win

Chinese state media have accused Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen of "dirty tactics" and cheating after she was re-elected with a landslide victory in a stunning rebuke of Beijing's campaign to isolate the self-ruled island.

'Dirty tactics': Chinese media downplays Tsai's landslide Taiwan poll win

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday said the United States congratulated Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen for her reelection. In a statement that could anger Beijing, which views Taiwan as part of China, Pompeo said that Taiwan's democratic system, free-market economy and civil society, made it "a model for the Indo-Pacific region and a force for good in the world.

US applauds Taiwan president re-election: Mike Pompeo

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen was reelected with a landslide victory on Saturday's election in a sharp rebuke to China as voters signalled support for her tough stance toward China.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen wins landslide in sharp rebuke to China

Taiwan Election 2020: Tsai Ing-wen wins presidential elections, supporters found delighted

Television reports said that Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen is on the verge of securing a second term on Saturday night, news agency AFP reported quoting unofficial television results.

Tsai sweeping Taiwan elections with half eligible votes counted: Report

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen is seeking a second term against the main challenger Han Kuo-yu in Saturday's elections. Watch: Who will win Taiwan's Election? × Tsai hails from the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and has been campaigning on a platform of defending Taiwan's sovereignty against threats from Beijing.

Tsai versus Han: Taiwan's top two presidential candidates

At a raucous election rally for Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, Hong Konger Karen Leung surveyed the huge crowd of excited flag-waving voters as a rap song blasted over the loudspeakers and sighed: "We want to have elections like this.

Taiwan Election 2020: Hong Kong tourist cites 'We want this' during election rally

On Saturday, people in Taiwan will cast their vote in the much-anticipated presidential elections. The incumbent president Tsai Ing-wen will seek re-election and his main challenger will be China-friendly Han Kuo-yu.

Taiwan election 2020: China-friendly Han Kuo-yu challenges President Tsai Ing-wen

Presidential and parliamentary elections on Jan, 11 in Taiwan, Tsai ing-wen set for victory. This could be a fresh challenge to china in Taiwan. #TaiwanElection #ChallengeToChina #WIONNews

A Fresh Challenge To China In Taiwan

In balmy southern Taiwan, with its rural hamlets, industrial belts and slower-paced cities, a rising tide of residents are pushing back against opposition presidential hopeful Han Kuo-yu, fearing he'll sell out core Taiwan interests to China.

Taiwan's China-friendly presidential hopeful faces backlash in divided south

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday the island would not accept a "one country, two systems" political formula Beijing has suggested could be used to unify the democratic island, saying such an arrangement had failed in Hong Kong.

Taiwan leader rejects China's offer to unify under Hong Kong model

With just days to go before Taiwan's elections, its giant neighbour is trying a push-and-pull strategy on the island Beijing claims as Chinese territory, rattling its sabre while trying to coax electors with outwardly friendlier policies.

Ahead of Taiwan elections, China unveils friendly policies for business community

Taiwan's parliament passed an anti-infiltration law on Tuesday to combat perceived threats from China as the island gears up for a presidential vote on January 11 amid heightened tension with Beijing.

Taiwan passes law to combat Chinese influence on politics

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