In Covering Taiwan Election, Chinese State Media Distort Facts and Discredit Voter Results

In Covering Taiwan Election, Chinese State Media Distort Facts and Discredit Voter Results
Confetti falls as Tsai Ing-Wen holds hands with Vice President-elect William Lai and Vice-President, Chen Chien-jen, as she celebrates after addressing supporters following her re-election as President of Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan on January 11, 2020. Carl Court/Getty Images
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Chinese state-run media sought to dismiss Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s re-election victory by accusing her of shady tactics, without providing evidence.

Meanwhile, officials stuck to the Chinese regime’s narrative that the self-ruled island is part of its territory.

Nicole Hao
Nicole Hao
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Nicole Hao is a Washington-based reporter focused on China-related topics. Before joining the Epoch Media Group in July 2009, she worked as a global product manager for a railway business in Paris, France.
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