Taiwan heads to polls with China relations at stake
Hello and welcome to the BBC’s coverage of Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
It’s nearly 0800 local time in Taipei - close to midnight in London. The polls are set to open shortly across the island.
Tens of millions of Taiwanese will vote today in a pivotal election that will be closely watched by the world.
Stay with us throughout the day as we bring you the latest on the election - which will have consequences not only for the island’s people, but for global security.