Taipei wants to make its communications networks less vulnerable to Chinese attack.

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, who took office in May, also congratulated 'Old Donald' and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, according to a statement from Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo.

Lai expressed gratitude to Biden and Harris for their "staunch support for Taiwan" over the past four years.

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