Taiwan’s closely watched presidential election wrapped up this weekend, as despite influence campaigns and threatening maneuvers from Beijing, Taiwan elected pro-independence candidate Lai Ching-te. Meanwhile, the new year brought a slate of new laws aimed at intensifying national security controls.
HRIC Weekly Brief
Taiwan’s closely watched presidential election wrapped up this weekend, as despite influence campaigns and threatening maneuvers from Beijing, Taiwan elected pro-independence candidate Lai Ching-te. Meanwhile, the new year brought a slate of new laws aimed at intensifying national security controls.