Taiwan Opposition Agrees to Joint Bid, Reshaping Election

  • Agreement boosts chances of more China-friendly government
  • Deal comes as Biden prepares to meet Xi on APEC sidelines
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Taiwan’s opposition parties have agreed to run a joint campaign in January’s election, raising the chances that a more China-friendly government takes power in Taipei.

The Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party announced plans to run a united campaign following a meeting Wednesday that centered around how to decide which of their two nominees would head the campaign as the presidential candidate.