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The counting of votes began in Taiwan’s presidential election which was held in the shadow of threats from China which warned that if the Taiwanese chose the wrong leader it could set the stage for war on the self-ruled island. News agencies said counting began shortly after voting ended at 4pm (local time).

Though tiny, Taiwan casts a long geopolitical shadow.

On January 13, the people of Taiwan, officially designated the Republic of China (ROC), will elect a new President and unicameral legislature known as the - John V. Walsh for Antiwar.com

While Taiwan has strived to carve out its identity as an independent country, China views it as a renegade province, waiting to be annexed.