Focus Taiwan
Date: 01/12/2020
By Elaine Hou, Matt Yu and William Yen\

Taipei, Jan. 12 (CNA) The relationship between Taiwan and the United States is expected to continue to strengthen after President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) was elected to a second four-year term Saturday, according to analysts.

Lai Yi-chung (賴怡忠), an executive committee member of the Taiwan Think Tank, described Tsai as a rational leader who upholds the status quo. Her leadership is in line with the expectations and interests of the U.S., he said.

Taiwan can be described as one of the U.S.'s best partners in Asia, Lai went on, adding that the Taiwan election on Jan. 11 was essential to defending freedom and democracy in the Indo-Pacific region.

He contended that the continuously improving relations between the two countries over the past four years is because the U.S. openly supports governments that support democracy and freedom, and not because of any favoritism.    [FULL  STORY]