Taiwan Votes 2024: Beijing watches presidential race, dangling carrots for integration plans
In Fujian, the closest Chinese province to Taiwan, a series of measures have been proposed in a bid to further integrate Taiwan and the coastal province.
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In Fujian, the closest Chinese province to Taiwan, a series of measures have been proposed in a bid to further integrate Taiwan and the coastal province.
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 cross-strait relationship as well as the Sino-US rivalry.
Taiwan's Presidential election is being closely watched, with the outcome expected to have an impact on cross-strait relations, the global economy and the future of 23 million Taiwanese.
Most voters going into Taiwan’s election on Saturday identify as Taiwanese. This hasn’t always been the case, and beneath the consensus, identity differences continue to be a factor in this election.
Given Gou's stance on cross-strait relations, his involvement in Taiwan's electoral process stands to profoundly shift the political landscape, say observers from the Asia Pacific Peace Research Institute.