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Election in Taiwan: William Lai declares himself the winner

2024-01-13T12:57:27.740Z

Highlights: Election in Taiwan: William Lai declares himself the winner. The opposing candidates had previously conceded defeat. "I would like to thank the people of Taiwan for writing a new chapter in our democracy," the 64-year-old said in Taipei on Saturday. The election is due to be held on December 18 and 19, with the winner to be announced on December 20. The opposition candidates had earlier conceded defeat in the race. The winner will take office for a five-year term.

Status: 13.01.2024, 13:52 PM

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Presidential candidate William Lai of the Democratic Progressive Party casts his vote in Tainan. © Ng Han Guan/AP/dpa

Taiwan's presidential candidate William Lai of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has declared himself the winner of the election.

Taipei - "I would like to thank the people of Taiwan for writing a new chapter in our democracy," the 64-year-old said in Taipei on Saturday. The opposing candidates had previously conceded defeat. Dpa

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