Taiwan elections: The contest China calls a choice between war and peace

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Tensions with China - and the threat of a possible invasion - dominate Taiwan's political landscape as the island goes to the polls this weekend. The three men running for president have expressed desire for peaceful relations with Beijing, which regards the territory as its own. But as the election approaches, China has ramped up military pressure on Taipei and describes Saturday's elections as a choice between war and peace. When are Taiwan's elections and who is running for president? Presidential and parliamentary elections are being held in Taiwan on Saturday 13 January. The 23 million people will choose a...