The Independent: Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen steps down as chair of Democratic Progressive Party following local election losses
Premier vows to press on after defeat
Taiwan‘s president, Tsai Ing-wen, has resigned as chairwoman of the ruling pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) after it suffered a major electoral defeat on Saturday, losing two of the island’s most important city posts in mayoral elections.
The results of the polls, being held just over a year before Taiwan’s next presidential election, are likely to please China, which claims self-ruled and proudly democratic Taiwan as its own and has ramped up pressure on Tsai and her administration since she took office in 2016.
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WNU Editor: China is making its opinions known .... China heaps pressure on Taiwan president after poll defeat (Reuters)
More News And Analysis On Taiwan's Local Elections
Taiwan ruling party suffers major defeat in local elections -- CNBC/AP
Taiwan rebukes ruling party, emboldens China-friendly opposition -- Reuters
Nationalist Party Wins Landslide Election Victory in Taiwan -- Epoch Times
Beijing Ramps Up Pressure After Taiwan Pro-Independence Party Sees Heavy Losses -- Sputnik
China paints DPP election rout as rejection of Taiwan independence -- The Straits Times
Analysis: Strong opposition showing challenges Taiwan's Tsai -- Christopher Bodeen, AP
MAC urges China not to misjudge vote outcome -- Taipei Times
Pro-China Party's Big Win in Taiwan Puts Tsai Future in Doubt -- Bloomberg
Five takeaways from Taiwan's vote results -- AFP
