The island-state is a small country caught between two superpowers, It must therefore find a “safe balancing point” between them. The presidential election, which uses a direct, first-past-the-post system, has the potential to redefine Taiwanese relations with China at a fraught time. In the face of rising Chinese aggression, both opposition parties would adopt a more compromising stance towards the mainland. The question of who will be Taiwan’s presidential candidates for the election due in January has finally been settled. After a breakdown in last-ditch negotiations between the island’s main opposition leaders to form a joint ticket, there will be a three-way race. Can Taiwan fight a safe place to lean on ?

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