Taiwan voters dismiss China warnings and hand ruling party a historic third consecutive presidential win
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Polls open as Taiwan voters choose next president, weighing China’s threat and island’s stability
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese are casting their votes Saturday for a new president in an election that could chart the trajectory of its relations with China over the next four years.
Japan successfully launches an intelligence-gathering satellite to watch for North Korean missiles
TOKYO (AP) — Japan successfully launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite Friday on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea and to improve responses to natural disasters.
In Taiwan’s election Saturday, who are the 3 candidates trying to become president?
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan is holding its presidential election on Saturday, a race that China has called a choice between war and peace. China considers the self-ruled island about 160 kilometers (100 miles) off its east coast a breakaway province and has threatened to take control over it, by force if necessary.
What Taiwan’s Election Could Mean for the Island and the World
Taiwan will choose a new president on Saturday, bringing new leadership to volatile relations with an increasingly belligerent Beijing. The outcome could raise or lower the risks of a crisis, giving China a potential transition point to revive engagement, or to increase the military threats that could ultimately draw the United States into a war.
Papua New Guinea Leader Declares State of Emergency After Violent Riots
The prime minister of Papua New Guinea on Thursday declared a two-week state of emergency in the capital, Port Moresby, and suspended the Pacific island nation’s chief of police after violent protests left the city shellshocked.
Riots in Papua New Guinea’s 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — The Papua New Guinea government worked to restore order Thursday after at least 15 people were reportedly killed during rioting and looting that left the country’s two biggest cities in flames.