Taiwan Picks New Leader in Election Closely Watched by World
- Voters’ choice will influence China-US ties for years to come
- Three-way race among most hotly contested ever in Taiwan
Ballots will be cast between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. with the result likely known by early evening, according to past precedent.
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Taiwanese voters have finished casting ballots in an election that will determine their island’s relationship with Washington and Beijing for years to come, and impact regional security.
The hotly contested race on Saturday will see the ruling Democratic Progressive Party try to secure a record third term in power. Its candidate Lai Ching-te favors warmer ties with the US and has been branded a separatist by China.