Reaction to Ma's Re-Election in Taiwan

Ma Ying-jeou, 61, has won re-election in Taiwan. "My winning shows that people in Taiwan agree with our effort to strive for peaceful cross-Strait relations," Mr. Ma said. Tsai Ing-wen was the first female presidential candidate in Taiwan's history. Results:

Ma Ying-jeou    KMT                                      51.6%

Tsai Ing-wen     Democratic Progressive       45.6%

World Reaction:

Taiwan President Ma Claims Re-Election [WSJ]

A Result That Appears to Please China [New York Times]

Taiwan's President Ma Wins Second Term [BBC]