In the 16th Taiwan Presidential Election, held on January 13, Lai Ching-te, representing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and espousing pro-American and pro-independence sentiments, secured victory over his contenders Hau Yu-ih from the Kuomintang (KMT), and Ko Wen-je from the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP). With the DPP administration poised to maintain an anti-China stance while aligning closely with American interests, projections suggest a heightened level of pressure from China upon Taiwan. Tensions between the US and China over the Taiwan Strait are also expected to intensify.