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Taiwan elections

Australia cautions Beijing to 'respect' outcome of Taiwan elections

China appeared to dismiss Democratic Progressive Party's victory in weekend polls

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said William Lai Ching-te's election victory was a "matter for the people of Taiwan." (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kento Awashima and Reuters)

SYDNEY -- Australia has called on Beijing to respect the "outcome of democratic elections" after a China-skeptic party and its leader won a tight three-way race in Taiwan's presidential poll.

This weekend, voters handed the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) an unprecedented third consecutive term in office with its leader, William Lai Ching-te, set to be Taiwan's next leader.

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