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Taiwan prepares to pick new president amid growing threat from China

Outcome of election scheduled for 13 January could lead to vastly different scenarios with Beijing next year

The Guardian - UK

China accuses Taiwan of ‘hyping up’ military threat ahead of elections

Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary polls on January 13 are expected to shape the island’s relations with Beijing.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan Man Charged Over Voter Trips To China Ahead Of Election

A Taiwanese man has been charged with violating the island's election laws by arranging sponsored visits to China ahead of the January poll.

International Business Times

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Why Taiwan's falling birth rate has become a national security issue

Christmas is coming to Taipei and the city is at least partially decked out for the season. In Muzha, on the city’s outskirts, the Catholic church has set up a nativity scene. There is as yet no baby in the manger and the scene looks rather forlorn. That’s somehow appropriate…

The Conversation

How Beijing is changing the way it involves itself in Taiwan’s election

Beijing is running a multi-pronged campaign to try and keep the ruling DPP from re-election in Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

Fake social media accounts are targeting Taiwan's presidential election

The influence operation identified by Graphika researchers involved a network of more than 800 fake Facebook accounts that reposted Chinese-language TikTok and YouTube videos about Taiwanese politics.

WEKU

With Taiwan's election just a month away, the China threat is emerging as the main talking point

Taiwan is gearing up for important presidential and legislative elections next month. How to manage “cross-strait” relations with China is not surprisingly emerging as the critical issue of the campaigns.

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Beijing’s narrative pushes Taiwan to rethink its own history

Beijing considers Taiwan an integral part of China, and even though the Chinese Communist Party has never governed the island, it still refuses to rule out taking it by force. In Taiwan, historical narrative is at the heart of political debates during the current electoral season. For the opposition KMT…

France 24

Taiwan presidential election: opposition in chaos as China looms in background

Voters are faced with a choice of continuity with the ruling DPP or change, with an opposition that favours closer ties with Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan is driving China-U.S. tensions. Meet the person right in the middle

Chinese leader Xi Jinping called Taiwan the "most important" and "most sensitive" issue driving U.S.-China tensions. Sandra Oudkirk is trying to navigate that tricky terrain.

WEKU

Presidential elections: Setback for China as Taiwan opposition splits in dramatic feud

In a significant turn of events that could reshape Taiwan's political landscape, the island's opposition parties, traditionally favoring closer ties with China, have experienced a dramatic split. This development, unfolding before the next year's crucial presidential election, may inadvertently ease the path for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to…

The Times of India

Taiwan opposition registers separate candidates after collapse of unity bid

The opposition’s failure to unite puts the DPP’s William Lai in pole position for January’s presidential election.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan's opposition spent an hour publicly arguing over who will run for president. They can't decide—and the deadline to register is in under 24 hours

Candidates for Taiwan's presidential election on Jan. 13 differ on a key question: How should the self-governing island deal with mainland China?

Fortune

Taiwan poll shows dip in US trust amid growing concern over China

Survey two months before presidential election reveals more than 80% of people think threat from Beijing has worsened

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Taiwan’s top US diplomat registers for election; opposition in disarray

Former diplomat Hsiao Bi-khim formalises her run for vice president as the November 24 deadline for candidates looms.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s opposition coalition fails to pick candidate amid polling dispute

KMT and TPP were due to announce which candidate would run for president on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s opposition parties to work together for January election

The Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party will run a joint ticket in a bid to beat the ruling DPP’s William Lai.

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September Industrial Spotlight: 3 Stocks to Buy Today

The increasing industrial activities, substantial governmental investments, and technological advancements are projected to drive growth and profitability in the manufacturing sector in the foreseeable future. Given this backdrop, fundamentally strong industrial stocks Badger Meter (BMI), Kennametal (KMT), and Watts Water Technologies (WTS) could be solid buys now. Read on….

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Foxconn’s billionaire founder seeks presidency of Taiwan to stop island from becoming ‘the next Ukraine’

Foxconn founder Terry Gou enters a crowded race to replace outgoing Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen, pledging improved ties with China and greater economic growth.

Al Jazeera

Foxconn billionaire Terry Gou announces Taiwan presidential bid

Gou will run as an independent after losing the race to be the candidate for the opposition Kuomintang.

The Guardian - AU

Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan presidency, pledging to fix China ties

The billionaire has touted his business experience, saying it was the ‘era of entrepreneurs’ rule’

The Guardian - UK

‘A Trojan horse’? Taiwanese islands weigh plan for ‘peace bridge’ to China

Proposal to create demilitarised zone on Kinmen islands reflects feeling that close ties with Beijing are inevitable

Al Jazeera

Netflix show unleashes wave of MeToo allegations in Taiwan

Self-ruled island’s reckoning with sexual harassment and assault has been a long time coming.

The Guardian - UK

Teachers at Taiwan kindergarten accused of drugging children

Anger over handling of scandal threatens opposition party’s presidential election chances

Los Angeles Times

Taiwan’s ‘West Wing’-style hit completely ignores China. For some, that’s the draw

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Plagiarism rumors. Election rallies featuring inflated batons and cheers for “frozen garlic.” Boozy karaoke after-parties.

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