Taiwan says China meddling in its presidential election

The Hill
Date: 09/16/19
By: Chis Mills Rodrigo

Taiwan on Monday accused China of interfering in its presidential and legislative elections, Reuters reported.

The new claim comes after the Solomon Islands cut off ties with Taipei to align itself with mainland China.

The Solomon Islands is the sixth country to switch diplomatic relations to Beijing since President Tsai Ing-wen took office in Taiwan in 2016.

That leaves Taiwan with formal relations with just 16 countries, many of which are small.

China views Taiwan as a breakaway province, while Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state with a democratic government. [FULL STORY]

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