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Adrian Brown

China welcomes defeat of Taiwan's ruling DPP in local elections

China welcomes defeat of Taiwan's ruling DPP in local elections

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.

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