Poll results will be closely watched by regional powers and in Washington. FMTNews Taiwan Election
Supporters of Nationalist Party presidential candidate Han Kuo-yu pass under a giant Taiwanese flag at a rally.
But China is also Taiwan’s largest trade partner, leaving it in a precariously dependent relationship. “This election will determine if Taiwanese people can bravely choose democracy and freedom despite pressure from China,” Tsai told supporters. The results of Saturday’s vote will be closely watched by regional powers and in Washington, especially given the parlous state of US-China relations.
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