Taiwan elections: DPP to secure third term as Lai Ching-te wins presidential election

LAI Ching-te has won Taiwan’s presidential election as China repeatedly denounced him as a dangerous separatist.

Lai’s Democratic Progressive party (DPP)- which rejects China’s territorial claims – secured a third term, unprecedented under Taiwan’s current electoral system.

Lai Ching-te has won the presidential election in Taiwan on Saturday

Lai Ching-te, who is the current vice president, is set to replace Tsai Ing-wen, who has served the limit of two terms.

With 95% of polling stations declaring, Mr Lai appeared to have an unassailable lead.