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Taiwan Elections: A High-Stakes Showdown with China

China - Democratic Process - Taiwan Elections - Taiwan-China Relations - US Relations - US-China Ties

Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections are heating up, with China warning voters and the US facing condemnation. Learn how Taiwan is navigating the complex political landscape.

The Taiwan elections on January 13th are not just about choosing a new president and parliament; they are a high-stakes battle with China looming in the background. China has been vocal in its warnings to Taiwanese voters, expressing concerns about the ruling party candidate and condemning US interference. Amid accusations of interference and tension, Taiwan is at a critical juncture in its democratic journey, marking the fourth peaceful transition between elected administrations since 1996.

As Taiwan prepares for this pivotal election, the island faces repeated interference from China, with accusations of dangerous candidates and hints of independence. The US, on the other hand, strives to maintain neutrality, emphasizing no preferred candidate. With young voters concerned about economic stability over political threats, the election campaign has become a battleground of influence and power.

In the midst of inflatables, hip-hop rallies, and missile alarms, Taiwan stands firm in its democratic process as voters exercise their right to choose the future of the island. The election not only tests Taiwan's resilience but also challenges the delicate balance of power in the region, with implications reaching far beyond its shores.

Interestingly, the election of 2000 saw Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji hinting at a possible invasion if certain candidates were elected, showcasing China's historical influence on Taiwan's elections. Additionally, the US-China relations will undergo a litmus test during this election, highlighting the global significance of Taiwan's democratic process.

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Taiwan election: China warns voters then condemns US 'brazen ... (BBC News)

China says the ruling party candidate is a risk to relations, then condemns US "brazen chattering".

Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on Taiwan ... (The White House)

This election marks the island's fourth transition between democratically elected administrations since fully democratic elections were first held in 1996. The ...

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FACTBOX How does a Taiwan election work? (Reuters)

Taiwan holds presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday, which will be watched closely by neighbour China as it views the island as a Chinese ...

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A visual guide to Taiwan's high-stakes presidential election (CNN)

Voters will head to the polls in Taiwan on January 13 to elect a new president and parliament amid increasing tensions between the self-governing island and ...

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Taiwan hits back at China for 'repeated interference' in upcoming ... (Aljazeera.com)

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

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White House prepares for Taiwan presidential elections and 'period ... (CNBC)

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' week in Woodside, California, ...

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US mustn't interfere in Taiwan's elections (China Daily)

As Taiwan prepares for local elections on Saturday, it is imperative that the United States refrain from interfering in or manipulating the election process ...

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Blinken to meet senior Chinese official ahead of Taiwan elections (Reuters)

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet senior Chinese official Liu Jianchao in Washington on Friday, the State Department said in his official ...

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U.S. stays neutral on Taiwan election, with 'no preferred candidate' (Nikkei Asia)

WASHINGTON -- The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has maintained a neutral stance ahead of Taiwan's presidential and legislative elections.

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Taiwan goes to the polls under the watchful eye of China, but young ... (ABC News)

"China has been trying to influence Taiwan's elections ever since Taiwan's first presidential election in 1996," says Wei-Ting Yen, a Taiwanese political ...

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Taiwan is about to choose its new president. What's at stake and ... (CNN)

Supporters of Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), cheer during a campaign rally in Keelung on ...

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US urges China to not interfere in Taiwan elections (Reuters)

The United States, in a clear signal to China, opposes any outside interference or influence in Taiwan's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, ...

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Inflatables, hip-hop rallies, and a missile alarm: Taiwan votes in ... (The Guardian)

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

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Can China Swing Taiwan's Elections? Beijing Is Deploying Proxies ... (Foreign Affairs)

Three days before the 2000 presidential vote, for example, Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji hinted that the island risked a Chinese invasion if it elected Chen ...

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DPP stages its second-to-last campaign rally before elections ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Taipei, Jan. 12 (CNA) The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Thursday night held its second-to-last major campaign rally before the Jan.

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A visual guide to Taiwan's high-stakes presidential election (CNN)

Voters will head to the polls in Taiwan on January 13 to elect a new president and parliament amid increasing tensions between the self-governing island and ...

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Taiwan election: It's not war young voters worry about - it's jobs (BBC News)

With high home prices and stagnant wages, young voters care more about the economy than Beijing's threats.

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As China looms large, two opposing visions face off in Taiwan's ... (NPR)

Where KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih has cast this election as a choice between war with China (the DPP route) and peace (a vote for him), Su hastens to ...

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Thousands to rally for Taiwan election, China vows to 'smash ... (Reuters)

Tens of thousands of people will attend final pre-election rallies in Taiwan on Friday ahead of critical presidential and parliamentary polls, ...

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China calls Taiwan's 2024 election a choice between peace and ... (CBS News)

Taiwan is set to pick a new president in an election China says will see the democratically governed, U.S.-allied island choose between peace, and "war and ...

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Can China Swing Taiwan's Elections? Beijing Is Deploying Proxies ... (Foreign Affairs)

Three days before the 2000 presidential vote, for example, Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji hinted that the island risked a Chinese invasion if it elected Chen ...

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Blinken Meets Top China Foreign Minister Candidate Before Taiwan ... (Voice of America)

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is holding one-hour talks with veteran Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao Friday morning, a day before Taiwan's ...

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Taiwan elections: US-China ties will be tested (The Associated Press)

Washington is prepared to work with both Taipei and Beijing to avoid miscalculations and an escalation in tensions, regardless of which presidential candidate ...

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Taiwanese youth voice income, housing concerns ahead of crucial ... (FRANCE 24)

While cross-strait relations remain an overarching theme in Taiwan's presidential and legislative elections this weekend, many young voters are more ...

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Top Chinese Official Visits Washington Ahead of Taiwan Elections (Foreign Policy)

Liu, who leads the CCP's diplomatic wing, is among a small coterie of top trusted advisors to Chinese President Xi Jinping and is predicted to be China's next ...

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In Taiwan elections, young voters focus on inflation, wages and war (Marketplace.org)

Dozens of people at a political rally in central Taipei for the governing Democratic Progressive Party, or DPP, shuffle closer to the stage as a campaign ...

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In Taiwan's election Saturday, who are the 3 candidates trying to ... (PBS NewsHour)

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan is holding its presidential election on Saturday, a race that China has called a choice between war and peace.

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Taiwan elections 2024 live: Voters to choose successor to Tsai Ing ... (Aljazeera.com)

The self-ruled island of Taiwan is choosing a new president and parliament in a closely-watched election.

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Voting begins in Taiwan elections that will shape island's future (Nikkei Asia)

TAIPEI -- Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. Saturday for Taiwan's presidential and legislative elections -- a high-stakes contest that will shape the.

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Polls open for presidential, legislative elections - Focus Taiwan (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Taipei, Jan. 13 (CNA) Voting in Taiwan's presidential and legislative elections opened at 8 a.m. Saturday, with voting permitted until 4 p.m., ...

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Voting begins in Taiwan's critical elections watched closely by China (Reuters)

TAIPEI/TAINAN, Taiwan, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Polls opened on Saturday in Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections which China has framed as a choice ...

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Taiwan's 2024 presidential, legislative elections - Focus Taiwan (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Voters in Taiwan headed to the polls Saturday to choose a new president and vice president as well as the legislators who will represent them over the next ...

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Taiwan votes for a new president against a backdrop of growing ... (CNN)

Taiwan goes to the polls on Saturday in a closely watched election that could reverberate far beyond its shores after years of growing threats from Beijing, ...

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TAIPEI -- Taiwan's elections on Saturday have been billed as a defining moment for the self-ruled democracy, in the shadow of Chinese demands for unif.

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