Taiwan’s ruling political party wins presidential election

Taiwan's ruling party has won a crucial presidential election that it billed as a choice between democracy and authoritarianism. It's a setback for China, which had warned voters on the self-ruled island against re-electing the DPP — a party it views as dangerous separatists. The election has drawn global attention for how it will affect ties with China, which claims Taiwan as its own. Lai Ching-te received more than 40 per cent of the vote. He was followed by KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih with over 30 per cent, and TPP candidate Ko Wen-je with over 25 per cent.