It's not just about China: 3rd party sees chance in Taiwan elections | DW News

Voting is underway in Taiwan's crucial presidential and parliamentary elections,with the dominant issue being relations with China. Voters will choose a new leader to succeed Tsai Ing-wen, the current president who is leaving the post after two terms in office. Her DPP party, with leading candidate Lai Ching-te, views Taiwan as an independent nation while Beijing considers it part of the Chinese territory. The DPP's main opponent is the KMT, led by Hou Yu-ih, which wants to strengthen ties with China. Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Instagram: ►Twitch: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: #Taiwan #China #Elections