Biting the ballot: the island republic's presidential election will mark a watershed in Chinese history as it pits the solidarity of Taiwanese against Beijing's pan-Chinese nationalism

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Efforts by Beijing to influence the outcome of Taiwan's first presidential election will ultimately have little effect, other than to stand in contrast to democratic processes. Proud Taiwanese say the election marks the start of an unstoppable democratization of ethnic-Chinese societies, and gives the lie to the idea they are better ruled by autocracy. Invasion is unlikely but Beijing will maintain psychological pressure in hopes of reducing popular support for front-runner and incumbent president Lee Teng-hui.

China, Political aspects, International relations, Communism, Communism and international relations

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Taiwan's rough road ahead

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Taiwan's fiercely contested election has shaken the island's civil society to it roots. The long-term effects of failing to resolve the doubts of the questions of legitimacy and stonewalling the public is far worse leaving Taiwan weakened in its quest for international respect and support in its rivalry with the Chinese mainland.

Taiwan, Influence, Elections, Presidents, Presidential elections, Civil society

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