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Taiwan elections 2024: Polls close as voters pick president, MPs

Vote count under way, with results expected in a few hours after high expected turnout.

Al Jazeera

Polls close in key Taiwan election held amid looming threats from China

Vote counting got under way on Saturday in a Taiwan election held in the shadow of threats from China that choosing the wrong leader could set the stage for war on the self-ruled island.

France 24

Taiwan Votes In Key Election Under Chinese Threats

Millions of Taiwanese head to the polls Saturday for a presidential election closely watched across the world, as the new leader will set the course for the democratic island facing increasing aggression from China.

International Business Times

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Taiwanese youth voice income, housing concerns ahead of crucial elections

While cross-strait relations remain an overarching theme in Taiwan’s presidential and legislative elections this weekend, many young voters are more concerned with domestic issues, such as low wages and housing, that preoccupy them as much as or even more than the threat of an invasion by the People's Republic of…

France 24

India, U.S. discuss ways to boost trade, investments ties at TPF meet

New Delhi and the U.S. discuss trade and investment ties, addressing issues such as social security and market access.

The Hindu

China says will ‘crush’ Taiwan independence efforts as vote looms

The governing DPP, which champions Taiwan’s separate identity, is seeking a third term in elections on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

Top 3 China Picks for Potential 2024 Success

Despite several obstacles, the Chinese economy has exhibited commendable steadfastness in recent years. Given the nation's determined efforts to sustain economic buoyancy this year, quality China stocks Hello Group (MOMO), JD.com (JD), and Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) could be solid buys for 2024. Read on….

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Taiwan Parties Mass For Rallies On Eve Of Pivotal Vote

Tens of thousands of supporters flocked to noisy, colourful rallies for Taiwan's three main political parties on Friday, as the candidates made a last push for votes in an election that China has warned could take the island closer to war.

International Business Times

Indonesia and Vietnam discuss South China sea and energy issues as Indonesian president visits

Indonesia and Vietnam agreed to cooperate on fisheries on Friday as Indonesian President Joko Widodo met Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong on Friday

The Independent UK

The Myanmar military says it and ethnic guerrilla groups have agreed to an immediate cease-fire

Myanmar’s military said it has reached a cease-fire agreement with an alliance of three ethnic minority guerrilla groups that it has been battling in the north

The Independent UK

China media warns against taking China's Indian Ocean research as threats

Chinese state media warned on Friday that a report by a prominent U.S. think tank on the military uses of Chinese scientific research across the Indian Ocean gave “ammunition” to countries bent on concocting threats from China.

The Hindu

The need for speed: why China and India are fast-tracking their own Top Gun remakes

State of the art tech, exciting action sequences, swaggering young heroes … it’s no surprise that the world’s new superpowers have fallen for blockbuster air force films. But can they be anything more than military propaganda?

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan's Presidential Election Brings Strained Ties with China to Surface

Voters in Taiwan face a critical choice in their upcoming elections, deciding between prioritizing ties with the US or mending fences with China. The outco...

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China's exports rise 2.3% in December amid uneven recovery, while consumer prices edged lower

China has reported that its exports grew slightly for a second consecutive month in December even as deflationary pressures continued

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Inflatables, hip-hop rallies, and a missile alarm: Taiwan to vote in election that’s too close to call

Voting begins on Saturday in the most closely watched election in Taiwan since its first in 1996 amid the existential threat of China

International Business Times

China, Russia Trade Soared In 2023 As Commerce With US Sank

Trade between China and Russia hit a record high in 2023, official data from Beijing showed on Friday, as commerce with the United States fell for the first time in four years on the back of geopolitical tensions.

International Business Times

Blinken To Meet Senior Chinese Official On Eve Of Taiwan Vote

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet a senior Chinese official in Washington on Friday on the eve of Taiwan's elections, as the United States seeks to discourage Beijing from taking action against Taipei.

International Business Times

India Flexes Maritime Muscles By Boosting Arabian Sea Force

Dramatic drone footage showing Indian commandos hunting pirates after an attack in the Arabian Sea illustrates New Delhi's "significant" expansion of a muscular maritime force reflecting global ambitions, analysts say.

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Al Jazeera

‘A country but not a country’: Taiwan prepares to vote in China’s shadow

Some 63 percent of Taiwan’s people identify as Taiwanese, but it might not affect the outcome of Saturday’s vote.

The Hindu

A Bangladesh ‘one-party state’ and India’s options

Analysts see the Bangladesh election as ‘a firm step towards a one-party police state’

StockNews.com

3 A-Rated China Stock Buys

This year, China's economy is expected to expand at an increased pace and continue on an upward track. Therefore, it appears wise to invest in robust A-rated China stocks China Automotive Systems (CAAS), LexinFintech Holdings (LX), and X Financial (XYF) this year for solid returns. Read on….

France 24

Taiwan’s presidential election: Who are the candidates in the high-stakes vote?

Voters in Taiwan choose their new president on Saturday in a high-stakes election that carries huge geopolitical relevance. With the threat of a Chinese invasion looming larger than ever, the self-governing island’s upcoming vote is capturing global attention. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the three candidates vying for Taiwan’s…

The Conversation

North Korea ramps up military rhetoric as Kim gives up on reunification with South

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un is continuing to ramp up his focus on nuclear weapons and taking a more aggressive military stance towards his neighbour South Korea.

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3 China Stocks to Buy Climbing the Charts

Several officials and experts indicate a positive outlook for the Chinese economy in 2024, playing a crucial role in driving global economic growth. Amid an optimistic economic backdrop, it could be wise to invest in top China stocks Ping An Insurance (Group) (PNGAY), Sunlands Technology (STG), FinVolution (FINV) for substantial…

The Independent UK

Germany ready to help de-escalate tensions in disputed South China Sea, its foreign minister says

Germany’s top diplomat says China’s actions in the South China Sea violate the rights of Asian coastal states like the Philippines and threaten freedom of navigation, but adds that the territorial disputes have to be resolved peacefully because “the world doesn’t need another crisis.”

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