Breaking News: In a setback for Beijing, Taiwan elects Lai Ching-te as president

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Vice President Lai Ching-te, who has defended the island's sovereignty, was elected president in a blow to Beijing. Saturday, January 13, 2024 7:25 AM ET Mr. Lai's governing Democratic Progressive Party wants to keep steering Taiwan away from Beijing's influence. The result could prompt Beijing to step up pressure on Taiwan, deepening tensions with Washington. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018