Taipei (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 - A day after defying Beijing s threats by electing a new president that China regards as a dangerous separatist, Taiwanese voters brushed off their sabre-rattling neighbour across the narrow strait.
Beijing (AFP) Jan 14, 2024 - China s top diplomat warned Sunday that any steps towards Taiwan s independence would be harshly punished, after the self-ruled island defied Beijing s warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president.
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Taiwan on Sunday told China to "face reality" and respect its election result, after voters defied Beijing s warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president.