UK's Cameron congratulates Taiwan's Lai over election win

British foreign minister David Cameron congratulated Taiwan's Lai Ching-te following his victory in presidential elections on Saturday, and said he hoped Taiwan and China would renew efforts to resolve their differences peacefully.

"The elections today are testament to Taiwan's vibrant democracy," Cameron said in a statement.

"I hope that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait will renew efforts to resolve differences peacefully through constructive dialogue, without the threat or use of force or coercion."