Taiwan Braces for 2024 Elections Amid Fears of Chinese Interference

As the island nation prepares for a pivotal vote, the U.S. reaffirms its support and the current president urges voters to consider the situation in Hong Kong.

Taiwan is preparing for presidential and parliamentary elections on January 13, 2024, amid increasing fears of Chinese interference.
U.S. policy towards Taiwan will remain the same regardless of the election outcome, according to Washington's top diplomat in Taipei.
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te, currently vice president, is the frontrunner to become Taiwan's next leader, according to opinion polls.
China has stepped up its military pressure against Taiwan, including staging two rounds of major war games near the island in the past year and a half.
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has urged voters to consider the situation in Hong Kong when casting their ballots, emphasizing the need for peace backed by a commitment to boost defenses.