Ko Wen-je: The dark horse who has shaken up Taiwan’s politics

On Saturday, more than a quarter of Taiwan's voters, including many young people, chose maverick politician Ko Wen-je in the presidential poll. And in the legislature elections, his fledgling Taiwan's People Party (TPP) won eight seats which could wield power in a parliament where no-one has won the majority.

Polls open in Taiwan’s critical elections

Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections commence amid heightened tensions with China. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) aims for a third term with candidate Vice President Lai Ching-te,

Don’t rock the boat: Canberra’s message to Taipei and Beijing

US President Jo Biden has already directed a US delegation to travel to Taipei following the poll – bearing messages of reassurance but also restraint: don’t rock the boat. Australia should be saying very much the same thing to Beijing, Washington and Taipei. Canberra has a big investment in preserving the status quo.