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14/01/2024 GMT

BBC World Service - Weekend, William Lai promises continuity

President-elect promises to protect Taiwan

Taiwan has told China that it must "face reality" and respect Saturday's election result which saw the presidency won by William Lai who's promised to protect the island from Chinese intimidation. Beijing has dismissed Mr Lai's victory and reiterated its stance that the island is part of China. 

Also in the programme: looking forward to the Iowa Caucus; and the African Cup of Nations kicks off. 

Joining presenter Julian Worricker are Dimitar Bechev, lecturer at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies; and Paula Erizanu, writer and journalist. 

(Photo: Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te and his running mate Hsiao Bi-khim attend a rally, following the victory in the presidential elections. CREDIT: REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins)

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