Tsai seen as favorite, but legislative vote adds twist amid US-China tensions

Nikkei Asian Review
Date: January 04, 2020
By: Cheng Ting-Fang and Lauly Li, Nikkei staff writers\

TAIPEI — Taiwan, formally known as the Republic of China, will elect its next president on Jan. 11. The decision by voters will shape the island's relations with China for the next four years.

Political observers say incumbent Tsai Ing-wen is favored to win reelection, but there could also be a twist in the legislative election taking place on the same day.

Here are five things to know about Taiwan's elections.

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