Beijing loathes the new president, Lai Ching-te. He aims to protect the status quo with caution and American help, but tensions are likely to rise.
Tag: Taiwan
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In Taiwan, Voters Choose President as China Tensions Loom
The race pits the governing party, which has emphasized the island’s sovereignty, against an opposition that favors reviving engagement with China.
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For Taiwanese Americans, Voting Back Home Takes More Than a Postage Stamp
Dual citizens are flying across the Pacific to participate in this weekend’s presidential election. Many of them are motivated by Taiwan-China tensions.