Taiwan's Victory for Democracy

The press is stuffed with worry and trembling after Taiwan’s individuals on Saturday elected as president the candidate most disliked by Beijing. How about first celebrating the island nation’s demonstration of a sturdy Chinese language democracy?

Taiwanese voters elected Vice President Lai Ching-te with 40% of the vote after a rousing three-way marketing campaign. “Within the international election yr of 2024, on this most anticipated first election, Taiwan has scored the primary victory for democracy, ” Mr. Lai mentioned in his victory speech.