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Taiwan's upcoming election attracts the attention of China, the U.S. and others

By A Martínez,
Emily Feng, John Ruwitch
Published January 12, 2024 at 4:19 AM PST

Voters in Taiwan go to the polls Saturday to pick a new president and legislature. It's being watched closely because democratic Taiwan works closely with the U.S., but it is also claimed by China.

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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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Emily Feng
Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.
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John Ruwitch
John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.
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