China welcomes defeat of Taiwan’s ruling DPP in local elections
Loss leads to resignation of President Tsai Ing-wen as Democratic Progressive Party leader.
China has welcomed the defeat of Taiwan’s ruling, pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party in Saturday’s local elections.
The loss led to the resignation of President Tsai Ing-wen as the leader of the party.
Beijing says the results show that people want peaceful relations with China.
Al Jazeera’s Adrian Brown reports from Taipei.
Published On 26 Nov 2018