Media release

Australia congratulates Dr Tsai Ing-wen and her party on her re-election in Taiwan’s elections held on 11 January 2020.

Australia also congratulates the people of Taiwan on the peaceful exercise of their democratic rights.  The smooth conduct of the elections is a testament to the maturity of Taiwan’s democracy.

Australia looks forward to continuing to work with Taiwan to advance our trade and investment cooperation, education, science and research links, as well as our people-to-people links, which are strong and growing.