Taiwan’s Victory for Democracy

null By The Editorial BoardJan. 13, 2024 6:30 pm ETTaiwan's newly elected President Lai Ching-te Photo: Kyodonews/Zuma PressThe press is full of fear and trembling after Taiwan’s people on Saturday elected as president the candidate most disliked by Beijing. How about first celebrating the island nation’s demonstration of a robust Chinese democracy? Taiwanese voters elected Vice President Lai Ching-te with 40% of the vote after a rousing three-way campaign. “In the global election year of 2024, in this most anticipated first election, Taiwan has scored the first victory for democracy, ” Mr. Lai said in his victory speech. Copyright ©2024 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersTurboTax: Extra 10% Off online federal products With TurboTax service codeThe Motley Fool: Epic Bundle - 3x Expert Stock RecommendationsH&R Block Tax: Get 20% off H&R Block tax software productsTop Resume: Top Resume Coupon: 10% off professional resume writ

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Jan. 13, 2024 6:30 pm ET

Taiwan's newly elected President Lai Ching-te Photo: Kyodonews/Zuma Press

The press is full of fear and trembling after Taiwan’s people on Saturday elected as president the candidate most disliked by Beijing. How about first celebrating the island nation’s demonstration of a robust Chinese democracy?

Taiwanese voters elected Vice President Lai Ching-te with 40% of the vote after a rousing three-way campaign. “In the global election year of 2024, in this most anticipated first election, Taiwan has scored the first victory for democracy, ” Mr. Lai said in his victory speech.