Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Australia congratulates Dr Lai Ching-te on his victory in the Taiwan elections held on 13 January.
We also congratulate the people of Taiwan on the peaceful exercise of their democratic rights.
The smooth conduct of the elections is a testament to the maturity and strength of Taiwan’s democracy.
Australia looks forward to continuing to work with Taiwan to advance our important trade and investment relationship, as well as our deep and longstanding educational, scientific, cultural and people-to-people ties.
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