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New York Post
3 months ago
World news

Face reality, 'democracy advocate' Biden: Taiwan is already independent

Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party won an unprecedented third straight presidential victory in Saturday's elections.
President-elect William Lai and his vice-presidential running mate, Bi-khim Hsiao, are savvy and experienced, capable of leading Taiwan through potentially perilous times ahead. [ more ]
WSJ
3 months ago
Right-wing politics

Peace and Prosperity in the Taiwan Strait Still Have a Chance

Taiwan's independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party won an unprecedented consecutive third term in the presidency.
The victory could lead to more tensions with Beijing, which claims Taiwan but does not rule it. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
World news

Taiwan's ruling party secures record third term as VP Lai Ching-te wins presidential vote

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a historic third term in Taiwan's presidential election, with Vice President Lai Ching-te as the winner.
Lai's victory comes at a crucial moment amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing, as China sees the DPP's governance as incompatible with cross-strait peace. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
World news

Taiwan Holds Election for a New Leader Amid Threats From China

Taiwan's citizens have lined up to choose their next president, an election that could impact the island's relationship with China and the US.
The election is primarily a choice between the Democratic Progressive Party, which wants to steer Taiwan away from Beijing's influence, and the Nationalist Party, which seeks closer ties with China. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
World news

China says will crush' Taiwan independence efforts before vote

China's military has promised to crush any efforts to promote Taiwan's independence before the crucial election in Taiwan.
The governing DPP, which champions Taiwan's separate identity, will be seeking a third term in office in the elections on Saturday. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
World news

What Taiwan's Election Could Mean for the Island and the World

Taiwan's upcoming presidential election has significant implications for its relationship with China and the potential for a military conflict.
The governing Democratic Progressive Party (D.P.P.) promotes Taiwan's separate identity, while the opposition Nationalist Party favors a more conciliatory approach to China. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
World news

The Chinese shadow over Taiwan's election

Relations with China have dominated Taiwan's presidential and legislative elections.
The ruling Democratic Progressive party argues that standing up to China is the only way to keep Taiwan safe. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 months ago
World news

Taiwan's election explained: What's at stake, and how will China react?

China's leader, Xi Jinping, has been warning that Beijing's rule over Taiwan is inevitable, raising the prospect of a conflict that could involve the United States.
The front-runner for Taiwan's presidency, Lai Ching-te, is from the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, signaling a clear rebuke of closer ties with China if he wins.
China has displayed its displeasure by surrounding Taiwan with fighter jets and warships, and has engaged in psychological warfare by sending balloons towards the island. [ more ]
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Washington Post
5 months ago
World news

These three men are vying to lead Taiwan - and fend off threats from China

Taiwan will hold its presidential election on January 13, with implications for US-China relations.
The election will focus on who can handle Chinese threats and work with the US to mitigate risks of war.
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party is leading in the polls, despite criticism and mistrust from Beijing. [ more ]
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