Ruling-party candidate emerges victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election

Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te, has emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te has emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election and his opponents have conceded.

The result in Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary election will chart the trajectory of relations with China over the next four years.