The spectre of Taiwanese independence and China’s looming dilemma

Taiwan’s opposition is calling the next election a choice between war and peace, but it may be Chinese operations other than war that Taipei should fear.

Christian Le Miere

The election in Taiwan in January will see an end to the government of President Tsai Ing-wen. PHOTO: REUTERS
Updated
Dec 09, 2023, 05:01 AM
Published
Dec 09, 2023, 05:00 AM
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The US will test whether a return by Donald Trump is on the cards, the world’s largest democracy in India will decide on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and Britain seems set to oust the Tories after their 14 years in power. 

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