
Taiwan's New President
- The Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) former Vice President, William Lai has been elected Taiwan's new President.
- Lai’s election marks an unprecedented third term for the DPP and a continuation of the DPP’s tougher stance towards China.
- Two days after the election, Nauru announced it is severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan and establishing relations with the People' Republic of China (PRC).
- 10 countries switched allegiance from Taiwan to the PRC during Tsai’s tenure as leader, reflecting ongoing tensions across the strait.