One Day Before Taiwan's Presidential Election: Crowd Chanted for Hong Kong and Taiwan at Tsai Ing-wen's Campaign
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's election campaign rally was held on January 10 at the Ketagalan Boulevard in Taipei. It is one day before the presidential election will take place in Taiwan on January 11.
The public chanted "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" and "Safegaurd Taiwan, Not One Less."
Source: Kenji Wong/ Stand News
#Jan10 #TaiwanElection
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's election campaign rally was held on January 10 at the Ketagalan Boulevard in Taipei. It is one day before the presidential election will take place in Taiwan on January 11.
The public chanted "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" and "Safegaurd Taiwan, Not One Less."
Source: Kenji Wong/ Stand News
#Jan10 #TaiwanElection
A girl in a Hong Kong protester's outfit appears in a High Speed Railway Station in Taiwan, showing a cardboard that reads:
"I am a Hongkonger.
Please value your vote
We can only demonstrate this once"
#TaiwanElection #TsaiIngWen #StandwithTaiwan #StandwithHongKong
"I am a Hongkonger.
Please value your vote
We can only demonstrate this once"
#TaiwanElection #TsaiIngWen #StandwithTaiwan #StandwithHongKong
Hongkongers Hold Signs to Remind Taiwanese to Vote for their President and Safeguard Democratic Taiwan
Taiwan's presidential election is taking place today, January 11. Hongkongers residing in Taiwan remind people of Taiwan to speak up with their vote and practice democracy--something that Hongkongers cannot do in Hong Kong due to the absence of universal suffrage in Legislative Council and Chief Executive Elections.
The Hongkonger in protester's outfit holds a sign that reads:
"I am a Hongkonger. Please use your vote to safeguard Taiwan. We can only demonstrate once".
A Taiwanese young man, who was passing by, was moved to tears, giving a hug to the Hongkonger.
Source: InMedia #Jan11 http://bit.ly/2TjIKZI
#TaiwanElection #TsaiIngWen #StandwithTaiwan #StandwithHongKong
Taiwan's presidential election is taking place today, January 11. Hongkongers residing in Taiwan remind people of Taiwan to speak up with their vote and practice democracy--something that Hongkongers cannot do in Hong Kong due to the absence of universal suffrage in Legislative Council and Chief Executive Elections.
The Hongkonger in protester's outfit holds a sign that reads:
"I am a Hongkonger. Please use your vote to safeguard Taiwan. We can only demonstrate once".
A Taiwanese young man, who was passing by, was moved to tears, giving a hug to the Hongkonger.
Source: InMedia #Jan11 http://bit.ly/2TjIKZI
#TaiwanElection #TsaiIngWen #StandwithTaiwan #StandwithHongKong
Portrait of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Appeared in Kwai Fong Lennon Gallery in Hong Kong
A gigantic portrait of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen was delicately collaged by 16,182 smaller posters. The piece was sighted at the “Lennon Gallery” in Kwai Fong on January 10, one day before Taiwan's presidential election on January 11.
However, just overnight, Stand News reporter found that the portrait has been removed up.
Source: Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2770966712988931/
#11Jan #Taiwanelection #Lennonwall #TsaiIngWen
A gigantic portrait of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen was delicately collaged by 16,182 smaller posters. The piece was sighted at the “Lennon Gallery” in Kwai Fong on January 10, one day before Taiwan's presidential election on January 11.
However, just overnight, Stand News reporter found that the portrait has been removed up.
Source: Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2770966712988931/
#11Jan #Taiwanelection #Lennonwall #TsaiIngWen
#TaiwanElection #Jan11
20:33 | DPP Campaign Headquarters, Taiwan
People of Taiwan are chanting "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" and "Fight on, Hong Kong" when the ballots are being counted.
The ballots voted for current president Tsai Ing-wen of DPP has exceeded 7.7 million, the highest number of votes ever received in the presidential election through universal suffrage.
Source : Apple News; SETN
20:33 | DPP Campaign Headquarters, Taiwan
People of Taiwan are chanting "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of Our Times" and "Fight on, Hong Kong" when the ballots are being counted.
The ballots voted for current president Tsai Ing-wen of DPP has exceeded 7.7 million, the highest number of votes ever received in the presidential election through universal suffrage.
Source : Apple News; SETN
#TaiwanElection
Taiwanese Say No to China, After the Failure of "One Country Two Systems" in Hong Kong
As current president Tsai Ing-wen of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has received more than 8.12 million ballots, Beijing friendly candidate Han Kuo-yu of the Kuomintang Party (KMT) conceded defeat and congratulated Tsai.
President Tsai on Taiwan's "Double Ten" National Day has already said that “Hong Kong is on the verge of chaos due to the failure of one country, two systems." The record-breaking ballots she received in the 2020 Presidential Election indicates a vocal rejection of the China-proposed "one country two systems" by the people of Taiwan.
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/1139204656257611/posts/1397403023771105/
#Jan11
Taiwanese Say No to China, After the Failure of "One Country Two Systems" in Hong Kong
As current president Tsai Ing-wen of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has received more than 8.12 million ballots, Beijing friendly candidate Han Kuo-yu of the Kuomintang Party (KMT) conceded defeat and congratulated Tsai.
President Tsai on Taiwan's "Double Ten" National Day has already said that “Hong Kong is on the verge of chaos due to the failure of one country, two systems." The record-breaking ballots she received in the 2020 Presidential Election indicates a vocal rejection of the China-proposed "one country two systems" by the people of Taiwan.
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/1139204656257611/posts/1397403023771105/
#Jan11
#TaiwanElection #TsaiIngWen #Jan11
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen Re-elected: Beijing shall recognize and respect Taiwan as a sovereign state
[Editor's note: Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen received 8.17 million votes in the 2020 presidential election. The turnout is 74.9%.]
In her victory speech delivered on January 11, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, re-elected in the 2020 Presidential Election, expressed her gratitude towards her supporters. In addition to her victory, Tsai said that she would reflect on the shortcomings other presidential candidates had pointed out. She vowed to build a better state, increase Taiwan's competitivity, defend Taiwan's sovereignty and maintain efficiency.
Moreover, Tsai thanked the international community for their unprecedented attention, and hoped that the world could see Taiwan's determination for democracy and treat Taiwan as an ally.
Regarding China, Tsai had tried to maintain a calm attitude and peace in the Cross-Strait relationship. Yet, Beijing kept on pressuring Taiwan with "One China" policy and the "One Country, Two Systems" framework, which revealed to be something that the people of Taiwan could not accept. Thus Tsai is demanded to increase Taiwan's defense in order to safeguard peace. She reiterated that she advocates for peace between Taiwan and the PRC, but Beijing must maintain this goal together with Taiwan. She also called for Beijing to recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state with respect.
At last, Tsai urged her supporters to not antagonize the supporters of other candidates, in order for all Taiwanese to stand together.
Tsai on the Failed "One Country, Two Systems":
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1485300-20191010.htm
Acceptance speech delivered by Tsai Ing-wen on Jan 11, 2020:
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202001110014
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen Re-elected: Beijing shall recognize and respect Taiwan as a sovereign state
[Editor's note: Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen received 8.17 million votes in the 2020 presidential election. The turnout is 74.9%.]
In her victory speech delivered on January 11, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, re-elected in the 2020 Presidential Election, expressed her gratitude towards her supporters. In addition to her victory, Tsai said that she would reflect on the shortcomings other presidential candidates had pointed out. She vowed to build a better state, increase Taiwan's competitivity, defend Taiwan's sovereignty and maintain efficiency.
Moreover, Tsai thanked the international community for their unprecedented attention, and hoped that the world could see Taiwan's determination for democracy and treat Taiwan as an ally.
Regarding China, Tsai had tried to maintain a calm attitude and peace in the Cross-Strait relationship. Yet, Beijing kept on pressuring Taiwan with "One China" policy and the "One Country, Two Systems" framework, which revealed to be something that the people of Taiwan could not accept. Thus Tsai is demanded to increase Taiwan's defense in order to safeguard peace. She reiterated that she advocates for peace between Taiwan and the PRC, but Beijing must maintain this goal together with Taiwan. She also called for Beijing to recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state with respect.
At last, Tsai urged her supporters to not antagonize the supporters of other candidates, in order for all Taiwanese to stand together.
Tsai on the Failed "One Country, Two Systems":
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1485300-20191010.htm
Acceptance speech delivered by Tsai Ing-wen on Jan 11, 2020:
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202001110014
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Tsai rejects 'failed' One Country, Two Systems
President Tsai Ing-wen says the biggest consensus among Taiwan's 23 million people is the rejection of One Country, Two Systems being implemented on the island, citing what she called the "failure" of the principle in Hong Kong. Speaking on Double Tenth Day…
#Jan11 #TaiwanElection
A light-hearted satire of China losing its influence in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Netizens on various social media platforms shared an old picture of Wong Zhiwen (right), Director of China's Liaison Office in Hong Kong and Han Kuo-yu (left), Taiwan presidential candidate, sharing a gentlemen's handshake.
This picture was specially selected to ridicule the loss of influence from the pro-Beijing powers in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
It was no coincidence that both of these gentlemen have recently been kicked out of their offices, one after another on January 4 and January 11.
Netizens also poked fun at the photo, leaving sarcastic comments such as describing this picture to be “China's Way of Standing Together”.
*This picture was taken during Han Kao-yu's visit to Hong Kong in March 2019. Back then Han was the Mayor of Kaohisung while Wong was the Director of Liaison Office of the Central People's Government
A light-hearted satire of China losing its influence in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Netizens on various social media platforms shared an old picture of Wong Zhiwen (right), Director of China's Liaison Office in Hong Kong and Han Kuo-yu (left), Taiwan presidential candidate, sharing a gentlemen's handshake.
This picture was specially selected to ridicule the loss of influence from the pro-Beijing powers in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
It was no coincidence that both of these gentlemen have recently been kicked out of their offices, one after another on January 4 and January 11.
Netizens also poked fun at the photo, leaving sarcastic comments such as describing this picture to be “China's Way of Standing Together”.
*This picture was taken during Han Kao-yu's visit to Hong Kong in March 2019. Back then Han was the Mayor of Kaohisung while Wong was the Director of Liaison Office of the Central People's Government
Highlights of Taiwan's Presidential Election 2020
It is noteworthy that the 'record-breaking' ballots Tsai Ing-wen received by count is, to a certain extent, proportionate to the high election turnout.
For a more in-depth reading, the presidential election outcome in Taiwan should be examined with the legislative election that took place simultaneously.
1. The general election tells of the dynamics between Tsai Ing-wen’s pro-Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Han Kuo-yu's Beijing-friendly Kuomintang (KMT).
2. Despite Tsai's victory, the two competing parties only differ by 1% in the total number of ballots they received in the Legislative Yuan, the unicameral legislature of the Republic of China in Taiwan.
3. In Kaohsiung where Han Kuo-yu is mayor, Tsai Ing-wen received over 1.09 million ballots in the presidential election, compared to 0.89 million ballots Han received when running for the mayoral election in 2019.
4. Meanwhile, among those who voted for neither DPP nor KMT, 23% cast their vote for Tsai Ing-wen but only 5% for Han Guo-yu in the presidential election.
The other reason KMT lost stemmed from their exclusion of ethnic minorities: their desire to defend their supporting votes meant they chose to ignore the values close to the heart of ethnic minorities.
Meanwhile, the reason DPP got their votes might not be due to their success on policies and governing, as evidenced by the various obstacles of communication in the society. Rather, DPP won by embracing more equity in core values and their promise to protect the sovereignty of Taiwan.
However, there will be more uncertainties in the next election. For instance, whether the ruling party could deliver on its promises; the confusion cause by an ever increasing flow of information and the marginalization of people in opposition.
The election proved that Taiwan is gradually evolving into a mature democratic society. Apart from the high turnout rate, other positive signs include election-themed sightseeing tours organized for foreign visitors; voices claiming responsibility for their own choices also began to emerge in society; and politicians showing civility by congratulating, thanking and hugging their opponents, which seldom happened in Taiwan’s political scenes before, more often one would see violence break out from conflicts at the Legislative Yuan.
#11Jan #TaiwanElection
It is noteworthy that the 'record-breaking' ballots Tsai Ing-wen received by count is, to a certain extent, proportionate to the high election turnout.
For a more in-depth reading, the presidential election outcome in Taiwan should be examined with the legislative election that took place simultaneously.
1. The general election tells of the dynamics between Tsai Ing-wen’s pro-Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Han Kuo-yu's Beijing-friendly Kuomintang (KMT).
2. Despite Tsai's victory, the two competing parties only differ by 1% in the total number of ballots they received in the Legislative Yuan, the unicameral legislature of the Republic of China in Taiwan.
3. In Kaohsiung where Han Kuo-yu is mayor, Tsai Ing-wen received over 1.09 million ballots in the presidential election, compared to 0.89 million ballots Han received when running for the mayoral election in 2019.
4. Meanwhile, among those who voted for neither DPP nor KMT, 23% cast their vote for Tsai Ing-wen but only 5% for Han Guo-yu in the presidential election.
The other reason KMT lost stemmed from their exclusion of ethnic minorities: their desire to defend their supporting votes meant they chose to ignore the values close to the heart of ethnic minorities.
Meanwhile, the reason DPP got their votes might not be due to their success on policies and governing, as evidenced by the various obstacles of communication in the society. Rather, DPP won by embracing more equity in core values and their promise to protect the sovereignty of Taiwan.
However, there will be more uncertainties in the next election. For instance, whether the ruling party could deliver on its promises; the confusion cause by an ever increasing flow of information and the marginalization of people in opposition.
The election proved that Taiwan is gradually evolving into a mature democratic society. Apart from the high turnout rate, other positive signs include election-themed sightseeing tours organized for foreign visitors; voices claiming responsibility for their own choices also began to emerge in society; and politicians showing civility by congratulating, thanking and hugging their opponents, which seldom happened in Taiwan’s political scenes before, more often one would see violence break out from conflicts at the Legislative Yuan.
#11Jan #TaiwanElection
China State Media insists on China-Taiwan Unification, Despite Taiwan Voices
In Taiwan, president Tsai Ing-wen of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) had a landslide victory in the Presidential Election on Jan 11.
People's Daily, the mouthpiece of Beijing, published a commentary on Jan 12 stressing that the foundation of the cross-strait relationship will not be changed as a result of one election. China claims that it is confident in "maintaining stability" in the status between China and Taiwan.
The Beijing's voice further criticised DPP and Tsai for abusing resources of the ruling party, buying ballots, and using all possible party, government and military means to oppress opponents, including initiating “cyber propaganda” to smear China-friendly candidates. The state media of China described the election as a dirty one without fairness.
The commentary also comdemned Taiwan President Tsai for inciting tension on a "China-ruled Taiwan" leveraging the Anti-Extradition Movement in Hong Kong. It said Tsai and her party had stirred up "troubles" with an attempt to confuse the public. It further blamed the influences from the West and, in partcular, the US in election in fuelling DPP's resistance to China.
The commentary reiterated that there is no room for “Taiwan Independence”, as China will adhere to the“1992 Consensus”, for a "peaceful unification" between China and Taiwan.
Source: RTHK
#Jan12 #TaiwanElection
In Taiwan, president Tsai Ing-wen of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) had a landslide victory in the Presidential Election on Jan 11.
People's Daily, the mouthpiece of Beijing, published a commentary on Jan 12 stressing that the foundation of the cross-strait relationship will not be changed as a result of one election. China claims that it is confident in "maintaining stability" in the status between China and Taiwan.
The Beijing's voice further criticised DPP and Tsai for abusing resources of the ruling party, buying ballots, and using all possible party, government and military means to oppress opponents, including initiating “cyber propaganda” to smear China-friendly candidates. The state media of China described the election as a dirty one without fairness.
The commentary also comdemned Taiwan President Tsai for inciting tension on a "China-ruled Taiwan" leveraging the Anti-Extradition Movement in Hong Kong. It said Tsai and her party had stirred up "troubles" with an attempt to confuse the public. It further blamed the influences from the West and, in partcular, the US in election in fuelling DPP's resistance to China.
The commentary reiterated that there is no room for “Taiwan Independence”, as China will adhere to the“1992 Consensus”, for a "peaceful unification" between China and Taiwan.
Source: RTHK
#Jan12 #TaiwanElection