Daily Memo: Taiwan Holds Elections, Manila Reveals Plans for the South China Sea

Beijing isn't pleased about either development.

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Historic vote. Taiwan held presidential and legislative elections on Saturday. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party, led by Vice President Lai Ching-te, won a historic third term following eight years in office under President Tsai Ing-wen. In his victory speech, Lai vowed to seek dialogue and engagement with Beijing on the basis of “equality and dignity” […]

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