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Taiwan election angers China  

Taiwan has elected William Lai as president. He wants Taiwan to remain independent, which has angered China.

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The story  

Taiwan has elected William Lai as president, keeping the Democratic Progressive Party in power for a third term.

The new president wants Taiwan to remain independent, which has angered China.

Beijing wants a “peaceful reunification”, but has also not ruled out the use of force.

Key words and phrases

status quo
the way things are

• Employees should challenge the status quo if they want their company to change.
• Some people love change, whereas others prefer sticking to the status quo.

fumes
expresses extreme anger or frustration

• After some negative feedback, he left the room fuming with anger.
• He called customer services and fumed over the failed delivery.

rock solid
very strong or unlikely to change

• Their relationship was rock solid once they had repaired the trust.
• After years of hard work, her professional reputation was rock solid.

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