China has accused the US of sending "a gravely wrong signal" to those pushing for Taiwan’s independence after Saturday’s election result.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent Taiwanese president-elect William Lai a message of congratulations following the result.
Beijing called the message a violation of Washington’s commitment to maintain only unofficial ties with Taiwan.
Mr Lai has vowed to protect Taiwan from an increasingly aggressive China.
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