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Taiwan Election 2024: High Stakes and Global Attention

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Taiwan is abuzz with excitement as 19.5 million voters gear up to elect a new president and parliament, with implications reaching far beyond its shores.

In the self-ruled island of Taiwan, the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections are underway, attracting intense global interest. With over 19 million registered voters, Taiwan is on the brink of selecting its next leader and shaping its future political landscape. The election holds significant importance not only for Taiwan but also for international observers closely watching the implications it may have on regional dynamics.

Young Taiwanese voters are closely scrutinizing the election hopefuls, including candidates from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party and the opposition Kuomintang. The competition is fierce, with domestic policies and cross-strait tensions taking center stage in the campaigns. As the world eagerly awaits the election results, the outcome could potentially impact Taiwan's relations with neighboring countries and global political alignments.

The election day in Taiwan witnessed long queues outside polling stations, indicative of high voter turnout and strong civic engagement. With the ruling Democratic Progressive Party securing an unprecedented third consecutive presidential term, the political landscape in Taiwan is set for potential shifts and continuity. As tensions simmer between Taiwan and China, the election results are poised to influence future diplomatic relations and regional stability.

The 2024 Taiwan elections stand out as a pivotal moment, with implications stretching from Beijing to Washington. Beyond selecting a new president and legislature, Taiwanese voters hold the power to steer the country's course in regional affairs and international relations. The election's outcomes will not only shape Taiwan's domestic policies but also have a ripple effect on global politics, making it a significant event in the geopolitical landscape.

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

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

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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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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: 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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Why Taiwan's 2024 elections matter from Beijing to Washington (The Business Times)

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