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China's election interference in Taiwan explained

Headline from Newsweek

Newest development Jan 8, 2024 · 3 reportsWhat Taiwan’s Elections Mean for the U.S.—and the World

Chinese interference operations in neighboring Taiwan are increasingly multifaceted—and sophisticated.

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Taiwan Faces a Stark Choice on China

    Headline from Foreign Policy ·

  2. China's election interference in Taiwan explained

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  3. Taiwan braces for ‘big deal’ presidential election as China’s shadow looms

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  4. Newest

    What Taiwan’s Elections Mean for the U.S.—and the World

    Headline from Foreign Policy ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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16 articles, oldest first.

  1. Foreign Policy

    Taiwan Faces a Stark Choice on China (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Foreign Policy's feed description

    One of the 15 key elections to watch in 2024’s historic global vote.

  2. Al Jazeera

    US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Poll outcome will help set the tone for Washington-Beijing relations amid slight easing of tensions.

  3. Digital Journal

    Taiwan elections: Who will win the geopolitical games? (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The conflict between China and Taiwan dates back to the 17th century when the island came under Chinese jurisdiction.

  4. Fox News

    China tells Taiwan to vote on 'right side of history' in election that could determine cross-strait relations (opens Fox News)

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    The Chinese Communist Party is urging the Taiwanese public to vote "on the right side of history" in its presidential election, hoping to negotiate the reintegration of the island.

  5. Digital Journal

    Taiwan 'will resist' China interference in election: presidential frontrunner (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The Taiwanese people "will resist" China's attempts to influence the island's January 13 election, frontrunner presidential candidate Lai Ching-te told

  6. The Economist

    America braces for Taiwan’s election—and vice versa (opens The Economist)

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    The Economist's feed description

    Presidential races in both places may worsen tensions with China

  7. The Week

    What will Taiwan's election mean for its relationship with China? (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    The identity of the new Taiwanese president will have major implications for domestic and global politics

  8. Newsweek

    China's election interference in Taiwan explained (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Chinese interference operations in neighboring Taiwan are increasingly multifaceted—and sophisticated.

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Decoding China: Taiwan election must preserve status quo – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    As Taiwan elects a new president, the self-ruled island's complicated status vis a vis mainland China remains an divisive, and potentially dangerous, issue.

  10. France 24

    Access Asia - Taiwan elections: China's shadow looms large over presidential poll (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    In Taiwan, the stakes are higher than ever as 19 million voters head to the polls on January 13 to choose their new president. China, which claims the island as its own territory, has gone so far as…

  11. Hot Air

    Taiwan's Presidential Elections Could Have Big Implications for China and the US (opens Hot Air)

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  12. The Guardian

    Taiwan braces for ‘big deal’ presidential election as China’s shadow looms (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Corruption and the cost of living have trumped concerns about a belligerent neighbour in close race for the presidency

  13. The Guardian

    Taiwan election: who are the candidates and what is at stake? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Presidential vote will have far-reaching consequences and set tone for US-China relations

  14. Wall Street Journal

    Opinion | Why Taiwan’s Election Matters (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Voters on the island are united in support of democracy, no matter who wins.

  15. Foreign Policy

    What Taiwan’s Elections Mean for the U.S.—and the World (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Few people in Washington are as influential when it comes to policymaking on China as Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi. Following the Taiwanese presidential election on Jan. 13, Krishnamoorthi will join FP to discuss the results and their implications for the United States.

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