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,
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.
Taiwan Holds Election as World Watches
Voters are lining up to cast ballots in a tight three-way presidential race that will determine the island democracy’s future, including its ties with Washington and Beijing.
Blinken discusses human rights issues, Taiwan Strait with senior Chinese official
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday raised concerns over China's human rights issues in a meeting with senior Chinese official Liu Jianchao in Washington, the State Department said. They also discussed "maintaining peace and stability" in the Taiwan Strait,
Taiwan election 2024: silence in Brussels lays bare EU divisions on Taipei
The island’s pivotal election has not been on the European Union’s agenda, but cross-strait tensions are making it harder to ignore.
Breathe easier, Taiwan: China’s corrupt Rocket Forces are fuelling missiles with water
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army is counting on its rocket force, the PLARF, to deliver the first and most powerful blows against Taiwanese and allied troops in the event of an invasion of Taiwan.
Taiwan’s DPP slammed for purchasing US arms
A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday slammed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for purchasing US weapons, saying such actions cannot stop the inevitable trend toward China's
5 things to know for Jan. 12: Winter storm, Middle East, Trump trial, Hunter Biden, Taiwan election
Trump, who appeared in court on Thursday, said the “financial statements are perfect” and called the case a “witch hunt.” The judge has already found Trump liable for fraud in the case and plans to issue a decision later this month.
Map Shows Why Taiwan Is So Important to the World
A disruption to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait would seriously damage the global economy, a senior Biden administration official said on Thursday.
US Allies, Wary of China Threat, Look to Taiwan To Keep the Peace
American allies in Asia are looking to Taiwan's presidential candidates for signs of continued peace and stability in the region as the island nation prepares to vote on Saturday. Subject matter experts in Japan and the Phillippines,
Taiwan gets set to head to the polls
CNN’s Will Ripley reports on the high-stakes presidential election in Taiwan that’s being closely watched by both Beijing and Washington.
Taiwan election: silence in Brussels lays bare EU divisions on Taipei
No matter how bland the statement on cross-strait tensions is, it is expected to either incur resistance from Beijing or be taken as a criticism of Taipei under the leadership of Taiwanese President ...