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Taiwan’s trial

In the rugged mountains of Hsinchu county, nestled within the heart of Taiwan, lies the indigenous village of Smangus.

Much hinges on China’s poll gamble in Taiwan

Xi Jinping in his annual New Year’s Day address stated, “China will surely be reunified, and all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose.”

China factor looms over Taiwan election

Taiwan is gearing up for important presidential and legislative elections next month. How to manage “cross-strait” relations with China is not surprisingly emerging as the critical issue of the campaigns. Taiwan first held competitive presidential elections in 1996.