Taiwan ‘will continue to walk on the right path forward’: Lai Ching-te

Lai Ching-te has spoken in Taiwan on his victory for the Democratic Progressive Party in the country’s presidential election. He won the election by securing over 40 per cent of the vote in a three-way race. “The country will continue to walk on the right path forward. We will not turn around or look backwards,” Mr Lai said. “We want to thank President Tsai and the entire governing team for their unfaltering efforts over the past eight years – they have established a solid foundation for Taiwan’s reform and development. “On this foundation, Hsiao Bi-khim and myself – we will work even harder to move the country steadily forward and enhance the wellbeing of the people. “On the legislative elections, the DPP did not hold onto a majority. This means that we did not work hard enough, and there are areas where we must humbly review and look back on.”