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​Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te, who heads the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, raises his fist after winning the presidential election in Taipei on Jan. 13, 2024.
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Taiwan elects pro-independence candidate, calls Beijing’s bluff

Taiwan’s presidential campaign ended up being a close race between independence-leaning candidate William Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party and Hou You-ih of the Kuomintang, who favors closer relations with China. On the day, Lai came out on top with 40% of the vote, beating Hou by almost 7 percentage points.

​Supporters of Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's vice president and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's presidential candidate attend, a campaign event in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on Jan. 6, 2024.
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Taiwan holds first big election of 2024

The world will be watching when Taiwanese voters head to the polls Saturday to choose their next president. We spoke with Eurasia Group's Taiwan expert Ava Shen about what to expect.

Election officials display a ballot paper while sorting and counting votes after polls close at a polling station during Zambia's general elections.
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Election crisis in one of Africa’s most stable democracies, Mecca agreement may get another signee, SCOTUS sides with Trump on mail-in ballots

The mineral-rich southern African nation of Zambia is slipping into political crisis following last week’s disputed election, in which incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema won a second five-year term.

China targets Taiwan independence backers

China targets Taiwan independence backers

Taiwan says US official is visiting, but gives no details

Taiwan says US official is visiting, but gives no details

Taiwan says diplomat sent to hospital after China spat in Fiji

Taiwan says diplomat sent to hospital after China spat in Fiji

Taobao Taiwan to close after China-registration row

Taobao Taiwan to close after China-registration row

China dismisses call by Taiwan leader for 'meaningful talks'

China dismisses call by Taiwan leader for 'meaningful talks'

Taiwan military says it has right to counter attack amid China threats

Taiwan military says it has right to counter attack amid China threats

Why is Taiwan-China tension rising and what are the risks?

Why is Taiwan-China tension rising and what are the risks?

China's rejection of Taiwan buffer zone raises risk of clash

China's rejection of Taiwan buffer zone raises risk of clash