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Elections in Taiwan: the threat of Chinese interference
The presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan will take place on Saturday January 13. A democracy threatened by China, which considers Taiwan to be part of its territory. In addition to the threat of an invasion, the war for influence is raging during this electoral period. – (France 2)
The presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan will take place on Saturday January 13. A democracy threatened by China, which considers Taiwan to be part of its territory. In addition to the threat of an invasion, the war for influence is raging during this electoral period.
Saturday January 13, nearly 20 million Taiwanese voters will choose a president and deputies. The imposing Chinese neighbor is more than ever at the heart of the debates between the three candidates. There are those who advocate dialogue or rapprochement, and there is also William Lai, described Thursday as dangerous and labeled a separatist by Beijing. China considers Taiwan to be part of its territory.
Local elected officials targeted by an investigation
The archipelago lives under the threat of invasion, but there is also, during electoral periods, the war for influence. Local elected officials are under police investigation, accused of having gone to China at the invitation of the Communist Party, all expenses paid, to receive voting instructions. Furthermore, a mobile application exists to check the numerous false information and rumors on social networks. There China would beis she behind these disinformation campaigns mainly targeting William Lai, the candidate she abhors? The Taiwanese authorities think so, Beijing denies it.
