OpinionViewpointsYoung 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.CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveTaiwan'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 ImagesBy Kevin Andrews1/15/2024Updated: 1/15/2024PrintX 10:00CommentaryWilliam Lai’s victory in Taiwan’s presidential election last Saturday was an historic event.