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politicsinternational-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"China Intensifies Rhetoric Against Taiwan's Presidential Frontrunner Amid Election Tensions"

China has labeled Taiwan's vice president and presidential frontrunner, Lai Ching-te, as "confrontational" and a "destroyer of peace" following his remarks on Taiwan's sovereignty during a presidential debate. The criticism comes amid heightened tensions and military pressure from Beijing, which claims sovereignty over the self-governed island. Lai, representing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is leading in opinion polls and advocates for the decision of Taiwan's future to be in the hands of its people, a stance that has led to China's rebuff of dialogue offers from the current DPP-led government. The elections are set for January 13, with the DPP and its main opposition, the Kuomintang (KMT), both asserting Taiwan's autonomy from China.

via Reuters|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Taiwan's Presidential Race Focuses on Sovereignty and China Relations"

Taiwan's Vice President and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te emphasized during a debate that Taiwan's sovereignty and independence are determined by its 23 million people, not China. The debate, which focused on relations with China and tensions in the Taiwan Strait, comes ahead of the January 13 presidential and parliamentary elections. Lai, who leads in opinion polls, is open to dialogue with China, despite China's view of him as a separatist. His main opponent, Hou Yu-ih, advocates for maintaining the status quo and peace with China while keeping close ties with the US. The third candidate, Ko Wen-je, prioritizes protecting Taiwan's political system and way of life in any engagement with China.

via Reuters|

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