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In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te waves with the Taiwanese flag during a flag raising ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP)

Taiwan president vows to boost the island’s defense budget as China threats rise

By Huizhong Wu and Taijing Wu - Associated Press

Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, left, celebrates his victory with running mate Bi-khim Hsiao in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Lai Ching-te emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election on Saturday and his opponents conceded, a result that will chart the trajectory of the self-ruled democracy’s relations with China over the next four years. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)

Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te has steered the island toward democracy and away from China

By Simina Mistreanu and Adam Schreck - Associated Press