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Exploring The Top 10 Political Feuds

Explore 10 notable political feuds, from Kennedy vs. Khrushchev to Modi vs. Gandhi, showcasing personal clashes with global consequences.

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US Congress Members Visit Taiwan In Show Of Support

Bipartisan U.S. Congress delegation visits Taiwan, showing support amid tensions with China. Discussions on U.S.-Taiwan relations, democracy, and security.

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US Congressional Support For Taiwan 'Extremely Strong', Says Lawmaker

The chairman of the US House of Representatives committee on China said Thursday that support in his country's legislature for Taiwan was "extremely strong", after a meeting with the self-ruled island's top leadership.

International Business Times

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

China’s muted reaction to Taiwan’s election result may signal a waiting game

Taiwan says China has launched significant joint air and sea patrols, but analysts say Beijing’s reaction to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s election win has so far been relatively quiet

The Guardian - AU

Train drivers call week of rolling strikes in England from late January – as it happened

Oil prices slip after UK defence secretary says will ‘wait and see’ on strikes against Houthis

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Taiwan's President-elect Lai Hails US Support As Delegation Visits

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te on Monday hailed the island's "solid partnership" with the United States, as he welcomed a delegation from Washington making a post-election visit expected to anger Beijing.

International Business Times

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.

WEKU

Taiwan Voters Cheer For 'Vitality Of Democracy' After Lai's Win

When Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te stepped onstage and vowed to defend the self-ruled island from China's ever-constant threat, 24-year-old Jacky breathed a sigh of relief as thousands around him erupted in thunderous cheers.

International Business Times

Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party wins third presidential term as victor Lai Ching-te thanks voters for ‘new chapter’ in the island’s democracy

The election has implications for Taiwan’s relationship with the People’s Republic of China, a significant source of geopolitical tension.

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Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te wins presidential vote, vows to defend island from China threats

Taiwan’s ruling party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), secured a historic third term on Saturday as Vice President Lai Ching-te won the country’s widely watched presidential election with 40.05 percent of the vote.

France 24

Taiwan election: Future of democracy hangs amid China tensions

Discover the current state of Taiwan's democracy as voters prepare for a crucial presidential election amidst threats from China's government.

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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.

WEKU

As China looms large, two opposing visions face off in Taiwan's election

The two parties that have historically dominated Taiwanese electoral politics are trying to sell voters their visions of the island's future – starting with the issue of China.

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Taiwan's Presidential Election Brings Strained Ties with China to Surface

Voters in Taiwan face a critical choice in their upcoming elections, deciding between prioritizing ties with the US or mending fences with China. The outco...

The Guardian - AU

Inflatables, hip-hop rallies, and a missile alarm: Taiwan to vote in election that’s too close to call

Voting begins on Saturday in the most closely watched election in Taiwan since its first in 1996 amid the existential threat of China

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Al Jazeera

‘A country but not a country’: Taiwan prepares to vote in China’s shadow

Some 63 percent of Taiwan’s people identify as Taiwanese, but it might not affect the outcome of Saturday’s vote.

France 24

Taiwan’s presidential election: Who are the candidates in the high-stakes vote?

Voters in Taiwan choose their new president on Saturday in a high-stakes election that carries huge geopolitical relevance. With the threat of a Chinese invasion looming larger than ever, the self-governing island’s upcoming vote is capturing global attention. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the three candidates vying for Taiwan’s…

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Taiwan hits back at China for ‘repeated interference’ in upcoming elections

Taipei responds to Beijing calling frontrunner candidate Lai ‘dangerous’ and towards ‘evil path’ of independence.

International Business Times

China Calls Taiwan Poll Frontrunner A 'Severe Danger' Days From Crucial Vote

China warned Taiwan's voters Thursday to make the correct choice in the island's weekend elections, describing the presidential frontrunner as a "severe danger" who would threaten peace by following the "evil path" of independence.

The Independent UK

Taiwan's election is shaped by economic realities, not just Beijing's threats to use force

Beijing's threat to use force to claim the self-governed island of Taiwan isn't just about missiles and warships

The Times of India

'China may be behind fake videos of Taiwan President'

China may be responsible for making and posting a large number of fake videos featuring Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen before a pivotal election for her party, the Taipei Times reported.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s Gen Z voters want something new in Saturday’s election

Once political outsiders, Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party is now seen as ‘establishment’ by younger voters.

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