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On January 13, 2024, Taiwan held its presidential and legislative elections amidst increasing tensions with Beijing. The elections, which took place from 8 am to 4 pm, saw a high turnout of Taiwanese citizens who were eager to determine the future leadership of the island.
Three presidential candidates were competing for the top office: Ko Wen-je from the Taiwan People's Party, Lai Ching-te from the Democratic Progressive Party, and Hou Yu-ih from the Kuomintang. In addition to the presidential race, 113 legislative seats were up for grabs. The elections occurred amidst strong warnings from China, which presented the choice for Taiwanese voters as one between war and peace, urging the island to accept its sovereignty claims.
The Democratic Progressive Party, known for its stance against China's territorial assertions, sought a third term while promoting a separate Taiwanese identity. The other candidates, Hou Yu-ih and Ko Wen-je, advocated for re-engagement with China while emphasizing Taiwan's democracy and way of life.
The legislative elections were also significant as a lack of a clear majority could hinder the new president's legislative agenda, particularly regarding defense spending. The international community, including China, the United States, and Japan, closely monitored the election results, expecting them to impact cross-strait relations and broader geopolitical dynamics. Secretary of State Antony Blinken of the United States met with Liu Jianchao, head of the Communist Party's diplomatic arm, underscoring the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait.
The outcome of the elections not only had implications for Taiwan but also influenced US-China relations and global economic and security landscapes.
台湾在与北京的紧张局势加剧之际举行选举
2024年1月13日，臺灣在與北京的緊張局勢不斷升級的情況下舉行了總統和立法選舉。這次選舉從早上8點到下午4點進行，見證了臺灣公民的高投票率，他們渴望確定該島的未來領導層。
總共有三位總統候選人爭奪最高職位：來自台灣民眾黨的柯文哲，來自民主進步黨的賴清德，以及來自中國國民黨的侯友宜。除了總統選舉外，還有113個立法席位競爭。這次選舉發生在中國發出強烈警告的背景下，中國將臺灣選民的選擇定位為戰爭與和平之間的選擇，敦促該島接受其主權主張。
民主進步黨以其反對中國領土主張的立場而聞名，他們爭取連任並提倡獨立的臺灣身份。其他候選人侯友宜和柯文哲則主張重新與中國接觸，同時強調臺灣的民主和生活方式。
立法選舉也具有重要意義，因為缺乏明確多數可能會阻礙新總統的立法議程，特別是關於國防開支的議程。包括中國、美國和日本在內的國際社會密切關注選舉結果，預計這將對兩岸關係和更廣泛的地緣政治動態產生深遠影響。美國國務卿安東尼·布林肯與中國共產黨外交部門負責人劉建超舉行會談，強調臺灣海峽穩定的重要性。
選舉結果不僅對臺灣具有影響，還對美中關係和全球經濟安全局勢產生影響。
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