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In today’s newsletter: Taiwan goes to the polls on Saturday, with major geopolitical ramifications on the line

Voters in Taiwan choose their new president on Saturday in a high-stakes election that carries huge geopolitical relevance. With the threat of a Chinese invasion looming larger than ever, the self-governing island’s upcoming vote is capturing global attention. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the three candidates vying for Taiwan’s…

As Taiwan heads to an election, false information on social media has been picked up by TV networks — much of it appearing to originate from Taiwan itself.

Once political outsiders, Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party is now seen as ‘establishment’ by younger voters.

When the votes are being tallied in Taiwan’s presidential election, it won’t be only the 23.6 million inhabitants of the island eagerly awaiting a result – in Beijing and Washington, too, there will be some anxious faces.

Analysts say the presidential election will be "crucial" for the future of the Asian island and its relationships with both the United States and China.

Taiwanese voters will choose their next president and legislature on January 13. China and the US will be watching.

Editorial: The outcome of a closely fought race will have repercussions beyond the island – but another contest this year is more critical

The DPP hopes Hsiao’s contacts in Washington will help to convince voters that it can boost Taipei’s standing on the world stage and tackle China

Poll outcome will help set the tone for Washington-Beijing relations amid slight easing of tensions.

China has slammed Taiwan presidential front-runner William Lai as a “destroyer of peace” following a televised debate on Saturday in which he defended Taiwan’s right to rule itself as a democracy