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January 12, 2024

Taiwan Prepares to Vote in Highly Anticipated Election Amid U.S.-China Tensions
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In Taiwan, voters are preparing to cast ballots Saturday in a
high-stakes presidential and parliamentary election that's being closely
watched by China and the U.S. Three candidates are in a tight race to
succeed President Tsai Ing-wen, who is not eligible to run again after
serving her two four-year terms. The election could help decide whether
Taiwan continues to assert its autonomy and strengthen ties to the U.S.,
moves closer to China, or takes what one candidate calls a "middle
path."


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