In this bonus episode of Battle Lines, we take a look at the Taiwanese election, and what it means for the region, with Asia Correspondent Nicola Smith and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan.

Taiwan, which the Chinese Communist Party claims as its own territory, represents one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints, with the potential to ignite a global war.

The general election is one of the most consequential of the 70+ polls being held around the world this year, determining how the island of 23.5 million people will manage its ties with China over the next four years.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on X.

Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on X.

Nicola Smith (Asia Correspondent). @niccijsmith on X.

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Blow to Beijing as Taiwan chooses candidate Xi fears the most