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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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Friday briefing: What Taiwan’s general election means for the country – and democracy worldwide

In today’s newsletter: Taiwan goes to the polls on Saturday, with major geopolitical ramifications on the line

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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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

‘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.

Al Jazeera

What future for Taiwan? Elections closely watched by mainland China

Three candidates, two superpowers and one island. Taiwan is picking a president and a parliament on Saturday amid steadily surging nationalism in mainland China and all the talk of decoupling and derisking by the United States. Who will succeed the outgoing pro-Western president, Tsai Ing-wen? How high are the stakes?

France 24

Special programme: Taiwan's artists step out of China's shadow (part 1)

A small island with a complex history, Taiwan's rich culture is shaped by its many Indigenous groups, a period of Japanese rule, and of course its neighbour, China – its closest and most complicated relationship. In this first part of a special programme ahead of crucial presidential elections on January…

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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…

France 24

Mainlanders Sneak A Peek Through China's Window To Taiwan

An intercom blares out on the crowded cruise, sending Chinese tourists racing to the upper decks for a glimpse of what they've all come to see: democratic, self-ruled Taiwan.

International Business Times

Taiwan deals with lots of misinformation, and it's harder to track down

As Taiwan heads to an election, false information on social media has been picked up by TV networks — much of it appearing to originate from Taiwan itself.

WEKU

Taiwan hits back at China for ‘repeated interference’ in upcoming elections

Taipei responds to Beijing calling frontrunner candidate Lai ‘dangerous’ and towards ‘evil path’ of independence.

Al Jazeera

'People don't want to talk about war': Taiwan civil defence battles invasion risk denial

Emerging civil defence groups in Taiwan have vowed to make the island's population better prepared for a potential attack by Chinese troops. Two years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine prompted an unprecedented grassroots mobilisation in favour of civil resilience, a large number of Taiwanese are still afraid that the…

France 24

Taiwan Prepares For Cyber D-Day In China Invasion Scenarios

Millions of people offline, banks knocked out and the world's most advanced semiconductor industry paralysed -- Taiwan's doomsday scenario includes not just invading Chinese troops but also a wave of attacks against its cyber infrastructure.

International Business Times

China Calls Taiwan Poll Frontrunner A 'Severe Danger' Days From Crucial Vote

China warned Taiwan's voters Thursday to make the correct choice in the island's weekend elections, describing the presidential frontrunner as a "severe danger" who would threaten peace by following the "evil path" of independence.

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The Independent UK

Taiwan's election is shaped by economic realities, not just Beijing's threats to use force

Beijing's threat to use force to claim the self-governed island of Taiwan isn't just about missiles and warships

International Business Times

'Our Way Of Life': Taiwan To Vote In Election Dominated By China

Taiwan will vote for a new president on Saturday in an election closely watched across the world, as the new leader will set the course for the democratic island facing growing aggression from China.

The Times of India

'China may be behind fake videos of Taiwan President'

China may be responsible for making and posting a large number of fake videos featuring Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen before a pivotal election for her party, the Taipei Times reported.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s Gen Z voters want something new in Saturday’s election

Once political outsiders, Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party is now seen as ‘establishment’ by younger voters.

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International Business Times

With Taiwan Vote, US Believes Tensions Won't Go Past Simmer

Taiwan's election had long loomed for US policymakers who feared a showdown with China.

The Hindu

After a record 1,111 NGOs got FCRA nod in 2023, 30 get clearance in January

The Fo Guang Shan monastic order originated in Taiwan in the 1960s and the Delhi centre was established in 2008.

Fortune

2024 will be Asia’s time to shine–but a series of pivotal elections could change everything

Taiwan, Indonesia, India: Here are the key Asian elections to watch in 2024.

Barchart

S&P Futures Muted as Investors Brace for U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending down -0.01% this morning as investors exercised caution and refrained from taking large positions in anticipation of Thursday’s U.S. inflation report and the start of the earnings season on Friday.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher as Investors Brace for U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending up +0.04% this morning as investors exercised caution and refrained from taking large positions in anticipation of Thursday’s U.S. inflation report and the start of the earnings season on Friday.

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Lower as Investors Brace for U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending down -0.02% this morning as investors exercised caution and refrained from taking large positions in anticipation of Thursday’s U.S. inflation report and the start of the earnings season on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Ko Wen-je: the provocative outsider who could tip Taiwan election balance

Some say he lacks values, but the gaffe-prone former mayor is big online and many voters see him as a breath of fresh air

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