Taiwan Elects A Pro-Independence Candidate For President

BBC: Tsai Ing-wen elected Taiwan's first female president

Tsai Ing-wen has been elected Taiwan's first female president.

Ms Tsai, 59, leads the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) that wants independence from China.

In her victory speech, she vowed to preserve the status quo in relations with China, adding Beijing must respect Taiwan's democracy and both sides must ensure there are no provocations.

China sees the island as a breakaway province - which it has threatened to take back by force if necessary.

In her speech, Ms Tsai hailed a "new era" in Taiwan and pledged to co-operate with other political parties on major issues.

More News On Taiwan's Presidential Election

Taiwan elects pro-independence leader Tsai Ing-wen as president -- CBC/AP
Tsai Ing-wen Elected President of Taiwan, First Woman to Hold Office -- NYT
Taiwan opposition leader Tsai wins presidential vote -- Reuters
Taiwan Nationalist concedes defeat, congratulates Tsai Ing-wen as President -- CNN
Taiwan Elects Its First Female President -- Time
Ruling party concedes defeat in Taiwan; Tsai Ing-wen to become first female president -- Washington Post
Taiwan's Tsai Wins Presidency, May Gain Control of Legislature -- Bloomberg