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Taiwan

Chinese balloons spotted over Taiwan

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported the discovery of four Chinese balloons beyond the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday. The incident could have an impact on the upcoming elections.

By Fabian Peltsch

Taiwan's ruling party loses ground

Kuomintang candidate Hou Yu-ih has narrowed the gap to William Lai of the Democratic Progressive Party. The upcoming elections in January will shape relations between Taiwan and China.

By Redaktion Table

William Lai – pragmatic politician and presidential candidate

William Lai, Vice President of Taiwan since May 2020, and the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate, remains the frontrunner in the upcoming presidential election in Taiwan. However, he is now engaged in a two-way race with Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang Party (KMT).

By Redaktion Table

Far-right candidate in France: Éric Zemmour's campaign crumbling

For weeks the far-right Éric Zemmour has kept voters waiting for his official candidacy. Now the 63-year-old controversial presenter has announced he will run as a candidate in France's presidential elections in April. He made his decision to save the country, he said in a video message released on Tuesday.

By Redaktion Table