Taiwanese voters have chosen William Lai as their president in an historic election.
The Democratic Progressive Party has governed Taiwan for eight years and secured and unprecedented third term.
Photo: Jimmy Beunardeau / Hans Lucas via AFP
Speaking to the media, President Lai said the result was a victory for democracy.
This follows accusations China had attempted to interfere with Taiwan's election.
Ben Strang spoke to our correspondent in Taiwan, Patrick Fok, about the significance of this election.
