{"id":2148974,"date":"2024-01-14T19:19:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T00:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taiwanese-voters-snub-china-by-electing-pro-independence-party-to-third-term\/"},"modified":"2024-01-14T19:22:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T00:22:13","slug":"taiwanese-voters-snub-china-by-electing-pro-independence-party-to-third-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taiwanese-voters-snub-china-by-electing-pro-independence-party-to-third-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Taiwanese voters defy China, reelect pro-independence party"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftaiwanese-voters-snub-china-by-electing-pro-independence-party-to-third-term%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2148974&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Taiwanese Voters Send a \u200dClear Political \u2062Message to \u2064Communist China<\/h2>\n<p>Taiwanese voters\u200c made history last week by electing Lai Ching-te\u2062 of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as their next\u2064 president,\u2064 marking the first time a political party \u200din Taiwan has won three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcconnell-shreds-controversial-bill-democrats-trying-to-pass-even-the-left-wing-aclu-opposes-this-bill\/\" title=\"McConnell Shreds Controversial Bill Democrats Trying To Pass: \u2018Even The Left-Wing ACLU Opposes This Bill\u2019\">consecutive presidential elections<\/a>. The DPP, \u200bwhich advocates\u2063 for political independence from China, sees\u2063 Taiwan as its own\u2062 sovereign nation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis is a night that belongs to Taiwan. We managed to keep Taiwan \u200don the map \u2064of\u2063 the world,\u201d \u200dLai declared \u200dtriumphantly.\u200d \u201cThe election has shown the world the unwavering \u200bcommitment of the Taiwanese people \u2064to\u200d democracy, and I hope China can understand that.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite China&#8217;s warnings\u200c of reunification \u2062through elections or military\u200b invasion, \u200dLai emerged victorious. China&#8217;s \u2063Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded by emphasizing that Taiwan is an integral part of China and that the one-China principle is crucial for peace and stability in the \u2064Taiwan Strait.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe one-China principle is the solid anchor \u2064for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,\u201d the spokesperson asserted. \u201cWe believe that the international community will continue to adhere to the\u2063 one-China principle and understand\u2063 and support the Chinese people\u2019s just cause of opposing \u2018Taiwan independence\u2019 separatist \u200dactivities and striving to achieve national \u2062reunification.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The DPP\u2063 secured over 40 percent \u200bof the vote, while the friendlier-towards-China Kuomintang political\u200d party and\u200d the Taiwan People\u2019s Party secured one-third and \u200cjust over a quarter of the \u200cvote, respectively. However, \u200bdespite the\u200b DPP&#8217;s presidential\u2063 victory, they lost control of \u200dthe legislature, resulting in no \u2062single party having \u2063control over the government.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE\u200b TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Lai hailed his victory as a triumph\u200b for the community of democracies against authoritarian governments like China. He pledged to uphold\u2064 Taiwan&#8217;s democratic and free constitutional order while maintaining the \u2063cross-strait status quo. Simultaneously, he expressed \u200bdetermination to protect Taiwan from\u200c China&#8217;s ongoing threats \u2064and\u200c intimidation, hoping that China will recognize the new situation and understand that peace benefits both sides \u2064of the strait.<\/p>\n<p>President \u2062Joe Biden&#8217;s \u2064response to Taiwan&#8217;s election \u200dresults \u200bwas perceived as weak, as he stated, &#8220;We \u200bdo not support \u2063independence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2064does the victory of Lai Ching-te and the\u2062 DPP in Taiwan&#8217;s election demonstrate the\u200c Taiwanese people&#8217;s rejection of\u200d China&#8217;s interference and assertion of their \u2063independence?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ification by force, Taiwanese\u2063 voters have \u2063reaffirmed\u2064 their desire for democracy and independence. This historic election result sends a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-signs-sweeping-anti-esg-legislation-in-florida\/\" title=\"DeSantis approves broad anti-ESG law in Florida.\">clear political message<\/a> to Communist China &#8211; that the people of Taiwan will not give up their sovereignty without a fight.<\/p>\n<p>The victory of \u200bLai Ching-te and the DPP is a significant moment in Taiwan&#8217;s history. It demonstrates the people&#8217;s continued support for the DPP&#8217;s stance on independence and their rejection of China&#8217;s interference in\u200b their affairs. For Taiwan, this election was not just about choosing a leader but also\u2063 about defending\u2062 their values, identity, and freedom.<\/p>\n<p>China&#8217;s claims of Taiwan being a &#8220;rebellious province&#8221; have long been rejected by the Taiwanese people.\u2062 They have shown\u200c time\u2064 and again\u2063 their determination to be recognized as a separate\u2064 nation. The election of Lai Ching-te\u2063 as president signifies\u2064 the people&#8217;s desire to strengthen their democratic institutions and further assert their independence.<\/p>\n<p>The DPP&#8217;s victory also signifies a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/real-life-horror-locals-took-special-measures-to-keep-undead-6-year-old-in-her-grave\/\" title=\"Locals went to great lengths to ensure 'undead' 6-year-old stayed buried.\">deep-rooted fear<\/a> among Taiwanese \u200dcitizens about China&#8217;s influence and \u200cdominance. Many Taiwanese are concerned about\u2062 the\u200b erosion of their own political autonomy and the prospects of unification with a Communist regime. This election \u2063result demonstrates \u2062their refusal to be assimilated into Communist\u2062 China&#8217;s \u2064sphere\u2064 of influence.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b Taiwanese people \u2064have made it clear that they value their democracy, freedom, and \u200dhuman rights. \u200bThey \u200dhave chosen a leader who shares\u2063 their vision and will work towards safeguarding their \u200binterests on\u200c the international stage. Lai Ching-te&#8217;s election \u200dvictory sends a powerful message to the international\u2062 community &#8211; that Taiwan is committed to \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-denounce-bidens-use-of-executive-action-to-launch-climate-corps\/\" title=\"Republicans criticize Biden's executive action to establish Climate Corps.\">upholding democratic principles<\/a> and that their voice deserves to be heard.<\/p>\n<p>China&#8217;s response to this election\u2063 remains \u2062to be\u2062 seen. Will they respect the will of \u200bthe Taiwanese people and recognize their right to self-determination, or will \u2064they continue to pursue reunification by force? The international community must stand with Taiwan and support their right to\u200b determine their own future.<\/p>\n<p>Taiwan&#8217;s election result should serve as a wake-up call to \u200cthe world \u200cabout China&#8217;s aggressive expansionist policies. It is not just about \u2063Taiwan&#8217;s \u2063sovereignty\u2062 but\u200d also \u2064about the broader implications \u2063for regional stability and the\u200d global balance of\u200d power. The international community must take a \u200cstrong stance against China&#8217;s\u2062 attempts to undermine Taiwan&#8217;s democracy\u200b and assert its dominance.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the victory of Lai Ching-te and the DPP in Taiwan&#8217;s presidential election sends a resounding message to Communist China. Taiwanese voters have once again reaffirmed their commitment\u2062 to\u200d democracy and their desire \u2063for political independence. Their voices \u2063must be heard and respected\u2064 by the \u2064international community. Taiwan deserves recognition as\u200b a sovereign nation and the right to determine\u2063 its own destiny.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taiwanese voters made a strong statement to China by electing Lai Ching-te of the DPP as their next president. This is the first time a party in Taiwan has won three consecutive presidential elections. 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