‘US does not support Taiwan independence’


Victorious: Lai (centre) celebrating his victory with running mate Bi-khim Hsiao (right) in Taipei. — AP

US President Joe Biden said the United States does not support the independence of Taiwan, after Taiwanese voters rebuffed China and gave the ruling party a third presidential term.

Earlier in the day, the Taiwanese ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s presidential candidate Lai Ching-te came to power, strongly rejecting Chinese pressure to spurn him, and pledged both to stand up to Beijing and seek talks.

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