International Leaders React to Taiwan’s Election Outcome

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The recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections in Taiwan have garnered reactions from various foreign leaders and officials. The Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) candidate, Lai Ching-te, secured victory, prompting responses from key players on the global stage.

• China’s Taiwan Affairs Office:
  China’s Taiwan Affairs Office conveyed that Lai’s win would not alter the fundamental landscape of cross-strait relations. According to spokesperson Chen Binhua, the results indicated that the DPP cannot represent mainstream public opinion on the island.
• U.S. President Joe Biden:
  President Biden emphasized that the United States does not support Taiwan’s independence. Washington had issued a warning before the polls, asserting that interference in the election by any country would be unacceptable.
• U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken:
  Secretary Blinken congratulated Lai on his victory, applauding Taiwan’s robust democratic system. He reiterated the U.S. commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and called for relations between Beijing and Taipei to be free from coercion.
• British Foreign Minister David Cameron:
  Cameron extended congratulations to Lai and the DPP, expressing hope for renewed efforts between Taiwan and China to peacefully resolve their differences through constructive dialogue.
• Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa:
  Japan congratulated Lai on his election, emphasizing the importance of resolving issues surrounding Taiwan through peaceful dialogue for regional peace and stability.
• Russian Foreign Ministry:
  Russia’s stance remained unchanged, with spokeswoman Maria Zakharova affirming that Moscow views Taiwan as an integral part of China.
• Germany’s Federal Foreign Office:
  Germany congratulated the elected officials and voters in Taiwan, emphasizing its commitment to expanding relations within the framework of the One-China policy.
• French Foreign Ministry:
  France commended Taiwan’s commitment to democratic values and urged all parties to respect the status quo. The ministry expressed hope for the resumption of dialogue between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.

These diverse international reactions underscore the global significance of Taiwan’s elections, reflecting the complexities of cross-strait relations and the broader geopolitical landscape.