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Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party wins presidential race

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January 15, 2024

Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, center, celebrates his victory with running mate Bi-khim Hsiao, right, and supporters in Taipei, Taiwan on Jan. 13, 2024. (Chiang Ying-ying/AP)

Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party won the presidency for a historic third time on Saturday. But China, which has vowed to reclaim Taiwan as its own, has hit back by poaching one of the island's allies, the Pacific Nation of Nauru.

We speak with NPR International Correspondent in Taiwan, Emily Feng.

This segment aired on January 15, 2024.

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