Following the election victory of President-elect Lai Ching-te, known for his pro-independence stance, in Taiwan, there has been a flurry of international reactions and a notable shift in cross-strait relations. China, maintaining its 'One China' policy, has issued warnings and summoned ambassadors from countries like the Philippines and Singapore, which have congratulated Lai. The Philippines reaffirmed its 'One China Policy' despite President Marcos congratulating Lai, leading to a sharp rebuke from China's Foreign Ministry, including a 'gutter-level talk' remark. The United States and Japan were among the first to visit and reaffirm their friendship with Taiwan. Meanwhile, Taiwanese businesses are bracing for Beijing's displeasure, as investments in mainland China have dropped significantly, reaching the lowest level since 2001, with a 39.8% decline to $3.04 billion. This economic shift comes amid escalating tech disputes between Washington and Beijing. Additionally, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has lost its majority in Taiwan's parliament, which could lead to legislative gridlock on critical issues. China's muted response signals an uneasy four months before Lai's office inauguration.
Steadfast support for democracy from genuine friends is priceless. In a timely video call with Minister Wu, @ComradeRalph reaffirmed our robust diplomatic ties & praised the #TaiwanElections. We eagerly anticipate seeing the #StVincentAndTheGrenadines🇻🇨 PM here in #Taiwan🇹🇼 soon! https://t.co/LINROdHLcq
Congratulations to the newly elected Vice President of Taiwan, and Montclair High School grad, Hsiao Bi-khim! I look forward to working together to support Taiwan, bolster international supply chains, and stand up for democracy worldwide. https://t.co/T8PyL6kNjV
Opinion: Taiwan keeps choosing democracy — and rejecting China (via @latimesopinion ) https://t.co/GAHJeOWRuN
Communist China is clear about its intention to overtake the United States, even if it means war. The United States must not sit idly by as Xi Jinping continues to put our interests at risk. https://t.co/2e35PulLRb
Cautioning against viewing Taiwan “solely through the lens of the U.S.-China relationship,” @joshrogin explains how the United States “can craft a strategy that enables Taiwan to engage Beijing from a position of relative confidence and strength.” https://t.co/eq3bsGNFxW
Taiwan doesn’t want to be a pawn in the U.S.-China competition, @JoshRogin writes. https://t.co/K0VbWQTc7Y
The Philippines' defense secretary accused a Chinese foreign ministry official of insulting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a news briefing, stooping to what he called 'low and gutter-level talk' https://t.co/YTEjt6lSix
The Chinese Communist Party is likely to express its displeasure at the election of a pro-independence president in Taiwan by putting a squeeze on the island’s businesses. It has form in this area https://t.co/2XaAsFNf1V 👇
China warns Philippines president not “to play with fire” over Taiwan remarks https://t.co/tJzRI9kgFc https://t.co/0rT0PXCUGq
🇨🇳🇹🇼 Taiwan voted for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Lai Ching-te as its next president on Saturday, a man Beijing has repeatedly blasted as a dangerous separatist and bringer of war. https://t.co/6S1VqwbNqd
China issues new 'reunification' threat to Taiwan just days after crucial election https://t.co/h2EFNHIA6S
.@DanielLarison : The U.S. should take care in the coming months not to make any moves that suggest that it is upgrading the relationship with Taiwan. Here's why: https://t.co/Aj3JbWAJdc
Amanda Hsiao joined the WarCast to discuss Taiwan’s election results and what its outcome will mean for cross-strait relations moving forward. https://t.co/FHybvs1q3o
Philippines defence minister calls out China official for "gutter-level talk" https://t.co/IFWhlV81BO https://t.co/gMVOiUDkew
#China Rebukes #Singapore, #Philippines For Congratulating #Taiwan Leader Beijing reminded Singapore of its “one-China” position on Taiwan and summoned the Philippines envoy after the two Southeast Asian nations congratulated new President Lai Ching-te for his election win.… https://t.co/zshdGpz9Ti
⚠️ PHILIPPINES DEFENCE MINISTER CALLS OUT CHINA OFFICIAL FOR "GUTTER-LEVEL TALK" (Reuters) The Philippines' defense secretary on Wednesday accused a Chinese foreign ministry official of insulting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during a news briefing, stooping to what he called… https://t.co/zbvjLSvRGe
How China has responded to countries congratulating Taiwan's election winner: https://t.co/kTPP216tRo
Taiwan’s New Leader Says He’ll Stick to the Status Quo—but His Past Makes the U.S. Nervous. Lai Ching-te’s resolve has taken on outsize significance since his election win. A profile of Taiwan's new president-elect, by @joyuwang https://t.co/6GqzFlCsG4 https://t.co/6GqzFlCsG4
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🔴 CHINA'S TAIWAN AFFAIRS OFFICE WARNS AGAINST TAIWAN INDEPENDENCE
🔴 CHINA'S TAIWAN AFFAIRS OFFICE STATES THAT TAIWAN IS NOT A SOVEREIGN STATE.
🔴 CHINA'S TAIWAN AFFAIRS OFFICE: TAIWAN ELECTION RESULT DOES NOT CHANGE FACT TAIWAN IS PART OF CHINA
🔴 CHINA'S TAIWAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OPEN TO CREATING MORE ROOM FOR "PEACEFUL REUNIFICATION"
✅RESULTS: William Lai Ching-te has won Taiwan's 2024 election. @yujiechentw (@USALINYU) and @brianhioe (@newbloommag) join @NCUSCR Director @MargaretKLewis (@SetonHallLaw) to discuss Lai's vision for Taiwan's future. https://t.co/kNFxaaTH2b
🔴 CHINA'S TAIWAN AFFAIRS OFFICE: TAIWAN ELECTION OUTCOME WON'T DETER MOVEMENT TOWARDS 'REUNIFICATION'
Despite threats from communist China, Taiwan had a successful democratic election. It is a testament to the free people that freedom and democracy must prevail, even in the face of brutal oppression.
The United States and its regional partners congratulated DPP candidate Lai Ching-Te on his electoral win, while close allies of China adhered to its stance on Taiwan. @JoshKurlantzick brings you the latest: https://t.co/GAc0sFatc3
The PRC will stop at nothing to further its ends. Taiwan has chosen its leaders through free and fair elections. We must support our friends in Taiwan against Communist China’s increased aggression. https://t.co/2YumwAgWau
Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr made an assertively strong statement on the Taiwan election, immediately getting Beijing's wrath: https://t.co/hsvxgVqMRp via @CFR_org
China is lashing out at Indo-Pacific countries that even dare congratulate the Taiwanese president-elect, as tensions heat up in Indo-Pacific https://t.co/hsvxgVqMRp via @CFR_org
Taiwan's anti-Beijing DPP has won an unprecedented third presidential term. But the party's vote has slumped. China's territorial ambitions will be emboldened. The freedom of the Taiwanese people hangs in the balance, says James Woudhusyen https://t.co/gcJiC55pBP
China's Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador and warned the country not to "play with fire" after President Ferdinand Marcos congratulated Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te on his election victory. https://t.co/gmSaNiQ58F
Taiwan’s Election Results Humiliate Communist China’s Xi Jinping https://t.co/CVg0e3qS6R
🇨🇳 Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on 🇵🇭 President Marcos’ congratulatory message to 🇹🇼 President-elect Lai Ching-te: “… We would like to make it clear to the Philippines that it should refrain from playing with fire on the Taiwan question, earnestly abide by the… https://t.co/rxyEIsoXix https://t.co/DBHM0gLtnr
Fascinating talking to @niccijsmith and @sophia_yan for this episode of Battle Lines looking at the fallout from the #Taiwanelections2024 and the victory of Lai Ching-te - do have a listen https://t.co/kviMsleWgj
China warns Philippines not to 'play with fire' over president's Taiwan remarks https://t.co/av56aThNX0
#Taiwanese Investment in #China Dropped 40% in 2023 Taiwanese investment in China in 2023 totaled US$3 billion, a 40% drop from the year before and the lowest amount in over 20 years. Via TaiwanPlus News. https://t.co/AfefpAir1O
Commentary: Taiwan’s Election Is More Fuel for the Chip War https://t.co/4vgamii2LD
Jan 15: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr congratulated the winner of 🇹🇼 presidential election, Lai Ching-te, saying in a statement shared on social media that he was looking “forward to close collaboration” and “strengthening mutual interests.” https://t.co/PjCR8U5880 https://t.co/McolQrpIev
Taiwan’s Mixed-Bag Election Creates Opportunities for Investors https://t.co/I86mI8xvOO
China expected to ramp up military intimidation against Taiwan https://t.co/eYvkLhU53o
#China warns the #Philippines not to play with fire on the #Taiwan question - Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. It seems to me that China is the one playing with fire with its territorial expansionist provocations in the #SouthChinaSea , the East China Sea,… https://t.co/3e0kjepUtD
The President of the Philippines boldly and enthusiastically congratulating Taiwan for its free and fair democratic election: https://t.co/eJ1Ru1olDH
"Taiwanese firms slashed investment into #China last yr to the lowest since 2001, a sign cos are moving to protect themselves as tech disputes bt Washington & Beijing escalate...New spending into China by #Taiwan firms declined 39.8% YoY to $3.04B" https://t.co/YCSC8UTFcZ
AI Winners Likely To Buoy Taiwan Stocks After Heated Election – On One Condition https://t.co/z7HnauEOtO
China Warns Philippines Over President's Congratulations to Taiwan's President-elect https://t.co/5xfq6zZFsi
China must 'win the hearts' of the Taiwanese, says Xi Jinping https://t.co/kuXZxKuBR3
Taiwan just elected a third straight pro-independence president. Will this make peace w China more likely - or increase the prospect for war! Paul Huang @PaulHuangReport will join us live from Taiwan to break it down at 10a Eastern. Don't miss it! https://t.co/nfkuWxCXJI
The anti-Beijing or “pro independence” DDP Candidate won over the Beijing-friendly KMT, delivering a blow to #China’s Xi Jinping and his stance that “reunification of the motherland” is a red line. The Taiwanese people basically said “‘F your ‘red lines,’ Xi. We are a democracy… https://t.co/852sm9cuNk
EDITORIAL | Democracy wins again Taiwan shows up China through free and fair elections https://t.co/vlcFeg57na
.@DanielLarison: Lai’s victory in #Taiwan is unlikely to trigger a major crisis right away, but it will ensure that cross-Strait dialogue w/China will not resume. https://t.co/Aj3JbWBh2K
🔴 China must ‘win the hearts’ of the Taiwanese, says Xi Jinping He wants to strengthen pro-unification forces in Taiwan following victory for Lai Ching-te in island’s election Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/hPEq4mzarQ
Taiwan's future is more uncertain than ever. The anti-Beijing DPP may have won a third presidential term. But its vote has slumped and it has lost control of parliament. President Xi will be emboldened, writes James Woudhuysen https://t.co/gcJiC55pBP
#China says it had summoned the #Philippine ambassador after President Ferdinand Marcos said he looks forward to working with Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te. https://t.co/R63UXY3t8P
China summoned the ambassador from the Philippines and warned the country 'not to play with fire' after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr congratulated Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te on his election victory https://t.co/TeQxCna5GB
For Taiwan’s big businesses, cross-strait tensions are unwelcome. But the recent weakness of China’s economy is compounding the sense that the island’s economic future may not be so closely bound up with the mainland https://t.co/XVTA1yJlte 👇
China has summoned the Philippine ambassador after Manila congratulated the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election. 🔗: https://t.co/rAJhpJizcD https://t.co/Pu5AqNmJJS
Taiwanese firms slashed investment into China last year to the lowest since 2001, a sign the companies are moving to protect themselves as tech disputes between Washington and Beijing escalate https://t.co/1BRwIpsFuY
Chinese Foreign Ministry asked Philippine President @bongbongmarcos to “read more books.” Haha, indeed. No Western heads of state has congratulated Lai Ching-te, yet Marcos Jr. came forward. Very “brave.” Just over a month after the Philippines’ provocations at the Ren’ai Reef… https://t.co/vEU5i5zxA6
"Don't Play With Fire": China After Philippine President Wishes New Taiwan President https://t.co/gwOnwR7v17 https://t.co/sqVikKjBM1
The Democratic Progressive Party has lost its majority in the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan’s parliament. It is now split between all three major parties. That could mean gridlock on vital issues such as defence and cross-straits trade https://t.co/CmwUY13d8o 👇
✍️Melanie McDonagh: For China’s Xi Jinping, Taiwan is on his legacy wish list; his aspirations for One China will not be complete until Taiwanese democracy has gone the way of Hong Kong’s. We know how that went Read more: https://t.co/ibyKKHmB9s https://t.co/quMzsNpZMz
🚨 New ep! "The War for Taiwan" With the new anti-China President elected in Taiwan, @TomMcTague and @HelenHet20 turn to the most important body of water in the world: the Western Pacific, and explore what's at stake there... 🎧 👇 https://t.co/JyBBr6Bcd0 https://t.co/MPMoGNww4P
⚠️ ANALYSIS-CHINA PLAYS WAITING GAME IN RUN-UP TO TAIWAN INAUGURATION (Reuters) China's muted response to the weekend victory by Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te signals what some analysts see as the start of an uneasy four months before he takes office, with Beijing… https://t.co/dVIgz4zqkg
China strikes a blow after Taiwan voters ignore Beijing's wishes https://t.co/f7Y7YHOK0y https://t.co/hjXp3aQBKE
Our gratitude to #Philippines🇵🇭 President @bongbongmarcos for congratulating #Taiwan’s🇹🇼 President-elect @ChingteLai. We, too, eagerly anticipate fostering an increasingly robust partnership to promote our nations’ shared interests as well as #IndoPacific peace & prosperity. https://t.co/ydwAhyeawD
Beijing reminds Singapore of its “one-China” position on Taiwan in a rare show of public disapproval after the city-state congratulated Vice President Lai Ching-te and the ruling DPP for its election win https://t.co/QL7jt8wI7l
China issues ominous warning after Taiwan elections https://t.co/4bZPqlswEI https://t.co/kmCivigLHQ
Philippines reaffirms 'One China policy' after President Marcos congratulates Taiwan's Lai https://t.co/aRTPCS2pvC https://t.co/WKAhZFptpZ
The #Philippines’ President Marcos congratulates #Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te and says he looks forward to “close collaboration” - an interesting relationship to watch as both leaders stand up to China’s territorial claims https://t.co/41fN9nlCSN
In newly revealed speech, Xi Jinping urges CCP to do better at winning hearts of Taiwanese https://t.co/yf7LS6r7CY
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the ruling Communist Party to do a better job winning the hearts of the Taiwanese people, in a old speech that was published this week https://t.co/9V523Q6WwF
🔴 PHILIPPINES REAFFIRMS 'ONE CHINA POLICY' FOLLOWING PRESIDENT MARCOS' CONGRATULATION OF TAIWAN ELECTION WINNER - FOREIGN MINISTRY
Taiwanese businesses with huge mainland operations will be among the first to feel Beijing's displeasure over the election result. But China may be slowly losing leverage over Taiwan Inc, as investment in the mainland craters. My piece from Taipei. https://t.co/QvS01HxUMH https://t.co/R3PxXi70p7
Newly elected President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, has been exceptionally busy over the past two days. High-level representatives from the United States were among the first to visit, reaffirming their friendship. A Japanese political and economic delegation also visited Taiwan,… https://t.co/AUileeVp1v
Taiwan remains an important partner and friend to the United States. I join many of my colleagues in congratulating President-elect William Lai on his election victory this weekend!
China may be losing its sway over Taiwanese business. The election of a pro-independence president in Taiwan will intensify bullying from Beijing. But corporate grandees, even those with exposure to the mainland, appear less cowed than before https://t.co/hlnF5b9ScK 👇