ViewpointsOpinionYoung Voters Pick the Side Against BeijingMore than half of the population only know a free Taiwan that is an independent and wealthy nation, free of the constrictions of communism.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintTaiwan's Vice President and presidential candidate for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Lai Ching-te casts his ballot to vote in Tianan, Taiwan, on Jan. 13, 2024. Annabelle Chih /Getty ImagesKevin Andrews1/15/2024|Updated: 1/15/20240:00X 1CommentaryWilliam Lai’s victory in Taiwan’s presidential election last Saturday was an historic event. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentKevin AndrewsAuthorThe Hon. Kevin Andrews served in the Australian Parliament from 1991 to 2022 and held various cabinet posts, including Minister for Defence.Author’s Selected ArticlesOpinion: While Australia Sleeps, Our Situation Becomes DireJun 09, 2024Opinion: The 3 Types of CCP Spies in Australia NowMay 30, 2024Opinion: Battle Lines Drawn for the Next ElectionMay 19, 2024Opinion: Suppressing Fire Before an Early Election CallMay 14, 2024Related TopicsTaiwanOne China PolicyTaiwan electionsTaiwan DPPKuomintang PartyWilliam LaiOpinion Australia