Yifeng Tao is an associate professor of political science at National Taiwan University in Taipei and previously served as a senior adviser to Taiwan's National Security Council.
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Democratic Progressive Party supporters in Taipei celebrate the victory of Lai Ching-te in Taiwan's presidential election on Jan. 13. © Reuters
Yifeng Tao is an associate professor of political science at National Taiwan University in Taipei and previously served as a senior adviser to Taiwan's National Security Council.