China hates the new president of Taiwan — but its 'real nightmare scenario' is a Trump-Taiwan combo: analyst

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Trump and Lai speak at their respective political events.
Trump and Lai speak at their respective political events.

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Taiwan made its choice on who will lead it into an uncertain future as China remains hellbent on controlling it, and tough times may lie ahead

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A supporter of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) holds up a placard at an election campaign on January 12, 2024, in Tainan, Taiwan.
A supporter of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) holds up a placard at an election campaign on January 12, 2024, in Tainan, Taiwan.

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Almost half of the world's population will vote in a national election this year. These are 9 elections to watch.

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This year more than 40% of the world's population is expected to vote.
This year more than 40% of the world's population is expected to vote.

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China could take inspiration from Vladimir Putin as it seeks to conquer Taiwan

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Taiwan can 'never win' a war against China, its ex-president says

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Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou salutes during a ceremony at Tsoying navy base in southern Kaohsiung on March 31, 2015,
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou salutes during a ceremony at Tsoying navy base in southern Kaohsiung on March 31, 2015,

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Taiwan's defense ministry warned in an 'air raid alert' that an incoming missile was flying over the island — but it turned out to be a satellite launch from China

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Taiwan on Tuesday issued a mistranslated alert that incorrectly warned the entire island in English of an incoming Chinese missile.
Taiwan on Tuesday issued a mistranslated alert that incorrectly warned the entire island in English of an incoming Chinese missile.

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Taiwan is heading for a pivotal election that will define its fraught relationship with China. Here's what's at stake.

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Supporters cheer at an election campaign rally for Taiwan People's Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je in Taichung on January 6, 2024.
A campaign rally for the Taiwan People's Party presidential candidate Ko Wen-je in Taichung, Taiwan, on Saturday.

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US intel shows China's army had missiles filled with water instead of fuel in a corruption scandal that led to Xi's military purge: Bloomberg

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Chinese soldiers sit atop mobile rocket launchers, with crowds of people in the background.
Chinese soldiers atop mobile rocket launchers in a parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 2019 to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

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China's back at it with its balloons

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The suspected Chinese spy balloon drifts to the ocean after being shot down off the coast in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, U.S. February 4, 2023.
A suspected Chinese spy balloon moments after being shot down over South Carolina in February 2023.

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China is investigating a Taiwanese boyband for lip-syncing, prompting accusations of election interference

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Five men who are a part of the band Mayday hold gold trophies with their arms outstretched as they smile to the camera
Taiwanese pop group Mayday hold their award for Best Album in Mandarin for their album "history of Tomorrow" at the 28th Golden Melody Awards in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, June 24, 2017.

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