We sincerely ask the Beijing authorities across the Strait to view the election result from a positive perspective, to accept the democratic decision of the Taiwanese people.

We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution.

Over the next four years, I will continue to listen to different views and accept different suggestions.

I understand the harsh feelings and sentiments from my opponents and their supporters because I myself have been defeated twice in my political life in the past and I understand very well it is hard to accept your own failure.

The election result is not a victory that belongs to me or my party.

The road to democracy may be winding and is like a river taking many curves, but eventually the river will reach the ocean.

Taiwan is an independent, sovereign country.