Taiwan elects pro-democracy president

Taiwanese voters have chosen William Lai as their president in an historic election.
The Democratic Progressive Party has governed Taiwan for eight years and secured and unprecedented third term.
Speaking to the media, President Lai said the result was a victory for democracy.
This follows accusations China had attempted to interfere with Taiwan's election.
Ben Strang spoke to our correspondent in Taiwan, Patrick Fok, about the significance of this election.