Tsai Ing-wen elected as Taiwan's first female president

The transcript discusses the election in Taiwan where counties voted for a new president and legislature. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a significant victory in 2016, defeating the KMT candidate Eric Chu and securing a majority in parliament. The mainland emphasized the 'one China' policy, while Taiwan pledged to maintain peace and highlighted its commitment to democracy.

Which party led the polls in 2012 before the shift in voter preference?

• New Power Party

• Taiwan Solidarity Union

• Kuomintang (KMT)

• Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)

Who was the KMT candidate defeated by Tsai Ing-wen in the 2016 elections?

• Eric Chu

• Han Kuo-yu

• James Soong

• Ma Ying-jeou

How many seats did the DPP secure in the legislative parliament?

• 90 seats

• 45 seats

• 113 seats

• 68 seats

What was the mainland's reaction to the DPP's victory?

• They imposed sanctions

• They emphasized the 'one China' policy

• They congratulated the DPP

• They ignored the results

What did Tsai Ing-wen pledge regarding relations with Beijing?

• To increase military presence

• To seek independence

• To maintain peace

• To cut all ties