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Some 63 percent of Taiwan’s people identify as Taiwanese, but it might not affect the outcome of Saturday’s vote.

Voters in Taiwan choose their new president on Saturday in a high-stakes election that carries huge geopolitical relevance. With the threat of a Chinese invasion looming larger than ever, the self-governing island’s upcoming vote is capturing global attention. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the three candidates vying for Taiwan’s…

Taipei responds to Beijing calling frontrunner candidate Lai ‘dangerous’ and towards ‘evil path’ of independence.

China warned Taiwan's voters Thursday to make the correct choice in the island's weekend elections, describing the presidential frontrunner as a "severe danger" who would threaten peace by following the "evil path" of independence.

Beijing's threat to use force to claim the self-governed island of Taiwan isn't just about missiles and warships

Once political outsiders, Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party is now seen as ‘establishment’ by younger voters.

Some say he lacks values, but the gaffe-prone former mayor is big online and many voters see him as a breath of fresh air

From deepfakes to breathless TikTok videos, a wave of disinformation has hit Taiwan's voters ahead of Saturday's presidential election, aimed overwhelmingly at candidates China opposes.

With Beijing favouring the opposition candidate, the ruling DPP has accused China of interfering in presidential election

Taiwan's presidential election frontrunner on Tuesday accused Beijing of using "all means" to influence this weekend's crucial poll, which will set the course of cross-strait ties for the next four years.

Presidential vote will have far-reaching consequences and set tone for US-China relations