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Taiwan Election 2024: A Snapshot of the High-Stakes Presidential Race

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Discover the latest updates on Taiwan's crucial 2024 election and how it impacts the global stage. #TaiwanElection2024

The 2024 Taiwan presidential election is heating up as supporters of the Democratic Progressive Party rally for their candidate, Lai Ching-te, and his running mate Hsiao Bi-khim. China has labeled the election as a choice between peace and conflict, highlighting the tensions surrounding the democratic process in Taiwan. With thousands set to attend final pre-election rallies, the island nation prepares for a critical decision that will shape its future.

As polling gets underway, the world watches closely to see the outcome of this significant election. Three candidates, including the favorite Lai Ching-te, present differing visions for Taiwan's future, with Beijing closely monitoring the developments. The election's implications on Taiwan's economic significance and global relations cannot be understated, amplifying the importance of every vote cast.

In a resounding victory, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party secures a third consecutive presidential term, signaling a clear mandate from the Taiwanese people. Despite China's warnings and opposition hopes, the election results reflect the will of the voters, dismissing external pressures. The outcome sets the stage for Taiwan's continued assertiveness on the international stage, challenging Beijing's influence in the region.

In a surprising turn of events, Taiwan's young voters play a pivotal role in shaping the election's outcome, emphasizing the importance of domestic policies and economic reforms in their decision-making. The election results mark a milestone in Taiwan's democratic journey, showcasing the island's commitment to self-determination amidst external pressures. As Taiwan moves forward, the impact of the 2024 election reverberates beyond its shores, emphasizing the resilience and determination of its people in the face of geopolitical challenges.

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Taiwan election 2024: Democratic Progressive Party supporters ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te (left) and his running mate Hsiao Bi-khim at an election rally in Taipei, Taiwan on January 11, ...

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China calls Taiwan's 2024 election a choice between peace and ... (CBS News)

Taiwan is set to pick a new president in an election China says will see the democratically governed, U.S.-allied island choose between peace, and "war and ...

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Thousands to rally for Taiwan election, China vows to 'smash ... (Reuters)

Tens of thousands of people will attend final pre-election rallies in Taiwan on Friday ahead of critical presidential and parliamentary polls, ...

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Video: Why the 2024 Taiwan presidential election matters to the ... (CNN)

Taiwanese voters are headed to the polls to choose a new leader. The election is taking place under the shadow of an increasingly assertive China that has ...

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Schrödinger's Island: Taiwan Election 2024 (TheSpec.com)

Supporters of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate William Lai cheer during an election campaign on Jan. 6 in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

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Taiwan Votes 2024: From fixing trash disposal to fixing pipes ... (CNA)

Low wages are a bugbear of Taiwan's workers, but some are taking a less trodden path and making good money. Higher education reforms and clear economic ...

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Taiwan Goes to the Polls (The New York Times)

Tomorrow's presidential election includes three candidates, one of whom — Lai Ching-te, the favorite and the current vice president — China would clearly like ...

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Taiwan presidential candidate criticizes Beijing intervention in 2024 ... (JURIST)

Taiwan's 2024 election marks the island's fourth transition between democratically elected administrations since fully democratic elections were first held in ...

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Taiwan Elections 2024: Why results of these polls are crucial for ... (WION)

Taiwan's indispensable economic significance to the global economy is underlined by the fact that the 36,193 sq km territory, which China claims as its own, ...

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Taiwan election 2024: more at play than party policy differences ... (South China Morning Post)

Intense activity around island's presidential vote includes claims of orchestrated strategic voting tactics, mass rallies and warnings from Beijing.

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Taiwan elections 2024 live: Voters to choose successor to Tsai Ing ... (Aljazeera.com)

The self-ruled island of Taiwan is choosing a new president and parliament in a closely-watched election.

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Taiwan Votes 2024: As polling gets underway, the world awaits the ... (CNA)

Close to 20 million Taiwanese are eligible to vote in this election, which is being closely watched around the world for the implications on the ...

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2024 Taiwan Presidential Election Results: Live Updates, Map (Bloomberg)

Taiwan's voters are casting their ballots in an election that will determine the next president and the make-up of the legislature.

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Taiwan election 2024: For young voters, domestic policies and ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

HKFP spoke to some young Taiwanese voters about the three election hopefuls – William Lai Ching-te of the ruling DPP, Hou Yu-ih of the opposition Kuomintang ( ...

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Taiwan Elections 2024: Who's contesting, what's at stake, and what ... (Livemint)

Taiwan Presidential Elections 2024: Polling begins in Taiwan to elect the next President and running mate, with over 19 million people registered to vote ...

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Taiwan's 2024 presidential, legislative elections - Focus Taiwan (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Voters in Taiwan headed to the polls Saturday to choose a new president and vice president as well as the legislators who will represent them over the next ...

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Taiwan votes for a new president against a backdrop of growing ... (CNN)

Taiwan goes to the polls on Saturday in a closely watched election that could reverberate far beyond its shores after years of growing threats from Beijing, ...

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Taiwan election 2024: 19.5 million voters head to the polls to elect ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

Polls opened at 8 am across Taiwan on Saturday as the island's 19.5 million eligible voters decide their next president and parliament.

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Taiwan Election 2024: Voters Head to Polls as World Watches (The Wall Street Journal)

Long lines could be seen outside polling stations in Taipei even before the start of voting on Saturday morning, raising hopes for high voter turnout amid the ...

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As it happens: Taiwan 2024 presidential election results (CNA)

Cross-strait tensions have dominated the presidential race, with all three candidates diverging in their approaches to China.

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Lai Ching-te, from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party, set ... (CNBC)

Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party on Saturday won an unprecedented third-straight presidential term.

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Voting begins in Taiwan's critical elections watched closely by China (Reuters)

TAIPEI/TAINAN, Taiwan, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Polls opened on Saturday in Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections which China has framed as a choice ...

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Taiwan election 2024: results sound early knell for opposition hopes (South China Morning Post)

Around an hour after the polls had closed, some opposition supporters had already accepted that it was not to be their day.

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Taiwan Elections, January 2024: Foreign Secretary's Statement (GOV.UK)

Foreign Secretary offers his congratulations to Dr Lai Ching-te following presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan.

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Taiwan voters dismiss China warnings and hand ruling party a ... (CNN)

Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te, of Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) and his running mate Hsiao Bi-khim arrive for a press conference following their ...

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