Vantage | Why China is so upset and US happy with Taiwan’s new president

In recent days, Taiwan has emerged as a focal point of global attention due to its recent elections, where the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) successfully retained the presidency. Lai Ching-Te, the president-elect, faces a challenging road ahead, marked by both domestic and international complexities. Taiwan held elections on Saturday, resulting in a victory for the ruling DPP. Lai Ching-Te, the current vice-president of Taiwan, emerged as the president-elect, securing a promotion in the political landscape. International reactions While the US has expressed satisfaction with the election outcome, China has reacted furiously. A high-level US delegation, led by a former national…