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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 - The Untold Story

Taiwan grapples with divisive history as new president prepares for power

For some, inaugural president Chiang Kai-shek was a liberating hero, but for others he was a brutal dictator.

Al Jazeera

‘Ghostly’: Taiwan park dotted with hundreds of statues of late dictator as row rages over their fate

Tributes that were removed from public spaces after the end of Chiang Kai-shek’s brutal rule in 1975 now crowd a site west of Taipei

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan debates removing 760 statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-shek

In move seen by the opposition as an attempt to de-sinocise Taiwan, the ruling party is pushing ahead with plans to rid the island of monuments to the dictator

The Guardian - AU

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China and Taiwan are destined for ‘reunification’, Xi tells former president

Chinese leader using meeting with Ma Ying-jeou to promote peaceful ‘reunion’ as only alternative to annexation, say analysts

The Guardian - UK

China's Xi Tells Ex-Taiwan Leader 'External Interference' Cannot Block Unification

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that "external interference" would not stop Beijing from unifying with Taiwan, as he met the self-ruled island's former leader in a rare display of cross-strait dialogue.

International Business Times

How the Sunflower movement birthed a generation determined to protect Taiwan

Protesters who took part in the 2014 movement against closer ties with China say it holds lessons for Hong Kong and Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Q&A: Taiwan whistleblower Rex How on the challenge of generational change

How exposed a secret China trade pact triggering 2014’s Sunflower Movement. Ten years on, much has changed.

Al Jazeera

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‘Facing up to history’: relatives of Taiwan’s 2-28 massacre victims demand official reckoning

On the anniversary of the start of the killings, families say they want nation to tackle uncomfortable truths

The Guardian - AU

How Taiwan’s elections challenge the power of China’s Communist Party

Elections in Taiwan highlight dissatisfaction in China with a political system Beijing says is best for Chinese people.

Al Jazeera

‘A race against time’: Taiwan strives to root out China’s spies

As Beijing has increased its efforts to recruit Taiwanese people, the number of spying cases has risen

The Guardian - AU

Vote for continuity: On Taiwan’s presidential elections

That Taiwan’s voters have backed the DPP to continue helming Taiwan’s politics, despite China’s threats, suggest diminishing returns from Beijing’s moves to squeeze Taiwan

The Hindu

Taiwan revels in its young democracy as president-elect charts fresh course

For many voters, regardless of stripe, the biggest takeaway from the election is pride in the system itself and carrying out a transparent vote

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan’s Tsai and Lai welcome US support as Beijing fumes over election

Unofficial delegation from Washington meets self-ruled island’s president and president-elect in Taipei.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan's election was a vote for continuity, but adds uncertainty in ties with China

Taiwan's vice president and candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, Lai Ching-te, will be the island's next leader. Tensions with Beijing seem poised to rise.

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Taiwan election: global leaders draw Beijing’s ire for congratulating new president

China urges US, UK and Japan not to interfere in ‘China’s internal affairs’ after they congratulate Lai Ching-te for election win

International Business Times

Taiwan Tells China To 'Face Reality' After Election

Taiwan on Sunday told China to "face reality" and respect its election result, after voters defied Beijing's warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president.

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Taiwan's crucial election sparks tension with China

Learn about Taiwan's crucial election, as three candidates with different visions compete to become the next leader. Find out what's at stake and how China...

Al Jazeera

Taiwan elections 2024: Polls close as voters pick president, MPs

Vote count under way, with results expected in a few hours after high expected turnout.

France 24

Polls close in key Taiwan election held amid looming threats from China

Vote counting got under way on Saturday in a Taiwan election held in the shadow of threats from China that choosing the wrong leader could set the stage for war on the self-ruled island.

WEKU

In photos: Costumes, color and singing candidates — welcome to a Taiwanese election

Amid a dazzling display of color and theatrics, Taiwan, the only Chinese-language democracy, is preparing to elect a new president this weekend.

France 24

Taiwanese youth voice income, housing concerns ahead of crucial elections

While cross-strait relations remain an overarching theme in Taiwan’s presidential and legislative elections this weekend, many young voters are more concerned with domestic issues, such as low wages and housing, that preoccupy them as much as or even more than the threat of an invasion by the People's Republic of…

International Business Times

Taiwan Parties Mass For Rallies On Eve Of Pivotal Vote

Tens of thousands of supporters flocked to noisy, colourful rallies for Taiwan's three main political parties on Friday, as the candidates made a last push for votes in an election that China has warned could take the island closer to war.

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