‘WIPE YOUR TEARS AWAY’:Tsai vowed to honor her words to maintain stability in cross-strait ties, while saying the hard work of reforming the nation begins on Feb. 1, when the new legislature opens
Taipei Times
Date: Jan 17, 2016
By: Loa Iok-sin / Staff reporter
Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen waves to her supporters after her election victory at party headquarters in Taipei yesterday. Photo: Damir Sagolj, Reuters
Shouting, cheering, waving flags, blowing horns and shooting fireworks, tens of thousands of people were ecstatic when president-elect Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and her running mate Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) took to the stage in front of her national campaign headquarters to address the crowd after her victory was confirmed yesterday.
“I’ve said that I would sacrifice my life to make you happy and now I’ve kept my promise,” Tsai told the crowd with her campaign team leaders, local government heads and other DPP heavyweights standing behind her.
“If you still have tears in your eyes, please wipe them. Let’s welcome a new age of Taiwan with joy,” she said.
Thanking the crowd for their support of her and the party, Tsai said that while they can celebrate, they should not forget the responsibilities they bear. [FULL STORY]
