Taiwan demanded that the Chinese regime “face reality” and respect the results of the presidential election.

Taiwan asked on Sunday China To “Face the reality” and respect the results of an election won by a pro-independence candidate Lai Ching-teNo Democratic Progressive Party (PPD).

“That Ministry of External Affairs Call the authorities Beijing Respect the election results, face reality and refrain from repression Taiwan to allow positive interactions Return to the right track (between the two parties),” he said in a statement.

This Taiwanese voters Ignored Chinese calls not to vote Iwho won Presidential election on Saturday with the promise of Defend the island of “threats” of Xi Jinpingwhich reaffirmed his intention to re-incorporate the island into his territory.

ICurrent Vice President of the President Tsai Ing-wen (in power since 2016) received 40.1% of the vote, according to Central Election Commission

. He PPD Thus he reached the third consecutive term.

is election were kept under the threat of ChinaThe Communist Asian power And A second world economy, which considers the island part of its territory and insists on its intention to “Reunification“Country, by force if necessary.

“We are determined to protect Taiwan constant intimidation and threats of China“, said Lai Ching-te In his victory speech.

His main antagonist, Hou Yu-ihNo Kuomintang (KMT), which defends the encounter with Beijingconceded defeat and stated that he respected “the final decision of the Taiwanese people”.

Chinawho described before the election I As a dangerous “separatist”, he said after the results were announced that the vote “will not impede the inevitable trend”. Reunification“From the country.

He Chinese army vowed on Friday to “crush” any attempt at “independence”. TaiwanLocated 180 km from the continent.

Taiwan And Mainland China They have been de facto separated since 1949, when communist troops Mao Zedong They defeated nationalist forces, who had taken refuge on the island, and imposed an autocracy that lasted until the 1990s. Democracy.

is election was closely followed by both China for no USAmain military ally No TaiwanBecause the two powers compete to expand their influence in this strategic territory of the planet.

Head of American Diplomacy, Anthony Blinkencongratulations I already Taiwan for its “solid democratic system”. But the American president, Joe Bidenreiterated the traditional position of Washington And said: “We do not support Independence“of the island.

USA supports Taiwanbut maintains full diplomatic relations with ChinaThat needs to be broken with Taipei Countries with which it establishes relations.

This European Union He congratulated “all the voters” who participated in “this democratic exercise”.

I64, promised during the campaign to continue the president’s path Tsai Ing-wenwho ruled for two terms (2016-2024) marked by growth diplomatic pressure, economic And Military No Beijing.

“What do you think China That’s one thing China. “We are electing the president of our own country,” he declared. Tsai Jin-HuiA 62-year-old taxi driver.

“One day the world will know Taiwan as one An independent sovereign state” he added.

In his rallies, I presented himself as the defender of A democratic way of life No Taiwan That, from his party PPDThey already believe as one independent state real.

sovereign positions of I and the president Tsai Criticized by opposition No Kuomintangwhich accuses them of inflammation China.

These two parties have faced each other, who have enjoyed alternative power since the beginning Taiwan democracythat People’s Party No Taiwan (ppt) was presented asThe third way“And his candidate, Ko Wen-Jgot 26.4% of the votes.

Besides electing the president, the Taiwanese They renewed them Lok Sabha And in the assembly Official lost the majority.

This opposition No KMT won 52 seats Official 51 and the TPP Eight MLAs plus two independents.

Interest was aroused in elections Chinese social network WeiboWhere the label “Elections Taiwan” became the most popular, before being blocked.

This island is key to World economyBoth for him strategic position in between South Sea And Pacific Ocean for that A leading semiconductor industryEssential components in a phone, car or missile.

In recent years, China Increase military pressure about it territoryto throw A large-scale maneuver Because of which there was fear of invasion.

He also increased its intensity diplomatic campaign for Separate TaiwanAs such countries are now officially recognized by only 13 states Honduras either Nicaragua broke off relations with Taipei to establish with them Beijing.

(AFP)