"Taiwan Asserts Self-Determination Amid China's Intensified Election Interference and Reunification Claims"
Taiwan is set to release an analysis of China's alleged interference in its upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on January 13. The Taiwanese government accuses China of military and economic pressure, including subsidized trips for local officials, to influence the election outcome. Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has called for international attention to China's tactics, which he claims could be used against other democracies. The analysis, incorporating international expert consultation, aims to contribute to the global fight against authoritarianism and uphold democratic systems. China views the elections as an internal matter and accuses the DPP's candidate, Lai Ching-te, of separatism, while both major Taiwanese parties assert that only Taiwan's people can decide their future.