China’s rising economic and military heft, Taiwan’s burgeoning sense of national identity, and fractious relations between Beijing and Washington mean the conditions for a crisis are ripe.
Alert: Polls close as Taiwan voters choose their next president, weighing China’s threat and the island’s stability
Polls close as Taiwan voters choose their next president, weighing China’s threat and the island's stability.
‘I am Taiwanese now’: Hongkongers who have moved to the democratic island cherish their right to vote
Bryan did something he had never done before: he cast his ballot to select Taiwan’s next president. “I am Taiwanese now and I hope Taiwan will improve – although I have not abandoned my identity as a Hongkonger,
Taiwan election results: blow to China as DPP candidate leads race
William Lai, an independence-minded former doctor, is set to become the new president of Taiwan in a decisive victory that will infuriate China and increase military and diplomatic tension across the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan Votes In Key Election Under Chinese Threats
Millions of Taiwanese headed to the polls Saturday for a presidential election, following threats from China that choosing the wrong leader could set the stage for war on the self-ruled island.
What Might Happen in Taiwan’s Election and What the Outcome Could Mean
TAIWAN'S RULING PARTY WINS PRESIDENCY, LOSES PARLIAMENT MAJORITY: The most likely outcome. This could bring an angry reaction from China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, and make it hard for Lai to push his policy priorities.
What’s at stake for the global economy as Taiwan goes to the polls
When Taiwan heads to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president and legislature, their votes will be keenly watched at home and abroad. That’s because the self-ruled island of 23 million people has an outsized impact on the global business and trade,
Civil War To Semiconductors: Taiwan Facts As Island Votes
Taiwan is voting for a new president and parliament on Saturday in an election that will be closely watched around the world.
Taiwan expects China to apply pressure on incoming govt after election
Taiwan's government believes China is likely to attempt to put pressure on its incoming president after the island goes to the polls on Saturday, including staging military manoeuvres near the island this spring,
Taiwan Holds Presidential Election as World Watches
China has denied it is trying to interfere. Photo Composite: Diana Chan TAIPEI—Taiwanese voters headed to the polls on Saturday to choose a new president in an unpredictable three-way race being ...
Taiwan Holds Election for a New Leader Amid Threats From China
The race pits the governing party, which has emphasized the island’s sovereignty, against an opposition that favors reviving engagement with China.
Taiwan election: business as usual for PLA as DPP ramps up threat narrative
Allegations of military intimidation and interference by Beijing have been a feature of the ruling party’s campaign narrative.
Taiwan Holds an Election That Could Reshape Global Affairs
Voters headed to the polls to choose a new president who could alter the complicated, risky balance between Taiwan, China and the United States.
Blinken meets Chinese and Japanese diplomats, seeks stability as Taiwan voters head to the polls
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with a senior Chinese diplomat as the Biden administration seeks to mitigate tensions over Taiwan as the island holds its presidential election
Taiwan Fights Onslaught of Chinese Disinformation Ahead of Key Election
In the run-up to Taiwan’s presidential election, government officials and NGOs say the island has been targeted by thousands of disinformation attacks, which authorities say is an attempt by China to influence the pivotal vote.
Taiwan polls open in election that could shake the world
Potentially the most disruptive force this time round is election interference with major concerns about the amount of disinformation flooding Taiwanese social media.