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World Leaders React to Taiwan Election Results

In the aftermath of Taiwan's recent presidential election, which saw the victory of Lai Ching-te, the candidate from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), various foreign leaders and officials have expressed their reactions to the outcome. The DPP, known for advocating Taiwan's separate identity and rejecting China's territorial claims, secured another term in office.

China's Taiwan Affairs Office responded to the election by stating that Lai's win would not alter the fundamental landscape of cross-strait relations. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the office, emphasized that the results demonstrated that the Democratic Progressive Party does not represent the mainstream public opinion on the island. The statement was carried by China's state-controlled Xinhua news agency.


US President Joe Biden, when asked for his reaction to the election, made it clear that the United States does not support Taiwan's independence. In the hours leading up to the polls, Washington had issued a warning, stating that any interference in the election by any country would be deemed unacceptable.


British Foreign Minister David Cameron congratulated Lai on his victory and expressed hope that Taiwan and China would engage in renewed efforts to peacefully resolve their differences. Cameron praised Taiwan's vibrant democracy and called for constructive dialogue between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, without resorting to force or coercion.

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa extended congratulations to Lai on his election and commended the smooth voting process. The statement from Japan's Foreign Ministry emphasized the expectation that the Taiwan issue would be resolved peacefully through dialogue, contributing to regional peace and stability. Japan reaffirmed the importance of its relationship with Taiwan, highlighting shared values, close economic ties, and people-to-people exchanges.


The Russian Foreign Ministry maintained its stance that Taiwan is an integral part of China. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reiterated this position following the election.


Yael Braun-Pivet, the President of France's Lower House of Parliament, took to social media to congratulate Lai on his election as president of Taiwan. She expressed her best wishes for Taiwanese democracy and its voters, urging continued collaboration to uphold law and peace across the Taiwan Strait.


The reactions from foreign leaders and officials underscore the global interest in the Taiwan election and the ongoing complexities surrounding cross-strait relations. As the dust settles, the international community will closely observe the developments and their implications for regional stability.


世界各國領導人對台灣選舉結果的反應


在台灣最近的總統選舉中,由執政的民主進步黨(DPP)候選人賴清德獲勝後,各國領導人和官員紛紛對選舉結果表達了他們的反應。DPP以主張台灣獨立身份並拒絕中國的領土主張而聞名,成功連任。


中國的台灣事務辦公室對選舉做出回應,表示賴的當選不會改變兩岸關係的基本格局。該辦公室發言人陳斌華在中國國家通訊社新華社發表的一份聲明中強調,選舉結果顯示民進黨不能代表島上的主流公眾意見。


美國總統喬·拜登在被問及對選舉的反應時明確表示,美國不支持台灣的獨立。在選舉開始前的幾小時,華盛頓發出警告,表示任何國家干預選舉都是不可接受的。


英國外交大臣大衛·卡梅倫祝賀賴的勝利,並希望台灣和中國能夠重新努力以和平方式解決彼此之間的分歧。卡梅倫稱讚台灣充滿活力的民主制度,呼籲兩岸進行建設性對話,不使用武力或脅迫。


日本外交大臣上川陽子向賴的當選表示祝賀,並稱讚選舉進行順利。日本外務省的聲明強調期望台灣問題能夠通過對話和平解決,為地區和平與穩定作出貢獻。日本重申與台灣的重要關係,強調共享價值觀、緊密的經濟聯繫和民間交流。


俄羅斯外交部堅持將台灣視為中國的一部分。俄羅斯外交部發言人瑪麗亞·扎哈羅娃在選舉後重申了這一立場。


法國下議院議長雅埃爾·布朗-皮維特在社交媒體上祝賀賴當選台灣總統。她對台灣的民主制度和選民表示最好的祝福,並敦促繼續合作,捍衛台灣海峽兩岸的法律和和平。


外國領導人和官員的反應凸顯了全球對台灣選舉的關注以及兩岸關係的複雜性。隨著塵埃落定,國際社會將密切觀察發展情況及其對地區穩定的影響。


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