Taiwan election: Voters show world 'how much we cherish democracy,' says new president

The winner of Taiwan's presidential election has said voters have shown the world "how much we cherish democracy" after his party, which champions autonomy from China, secured a third term.

Lai Ching-te, the leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is set to replace Tsai Ing-wen, who has served the limit of two terms.

It is the first time a party has secured a third term under Taiwan's current electoral system.

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