In photos: Costumes, color and singing candidates — welcome to a Taiwanese election
Amid a dazzling display of color and theatrics, Taiwan, the only Chinese-language democracy, is preparing to elect a new president this weekend.
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As China looms large, two opposing visions face off in Taiwan's election
The two parties that have historically dominated Taiwanese electoral politics are trying to sell voters their visions of the island's future – starting with the issue of China.
Taiwan's upcoming election attracts the attention of China, the U.S. and others
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.
A Taipei comedy club becomes an unlikely venue for working out Taiwan-China tensions
Taiwanese comedian Vickie Wang and Chinese comedian Jamie Wang (no relation) work through the lived experience of cross-strait tensions through comedy.
Taiwan, the only Chinese-speaking democracy, will elect a president this Saturday
Taiwan's democracy is only a few decades old — but very active. As Taiwan's consequential presidential election approaches, colorful rallies, campaign events and parties fill the streets.
Taiwan deals with lots of misinformation, and it's harder to track down
As Taiwan heads to an election, false information on social media has been picked up by TV networks — much of it appearing to originate from Taiwan itself.
How E.J. Koh drew on her own family members' experiences to write 'The Liberators'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author E.J. Koh about her novel, The Liberators. In just over 200 pages, the story covers generations, wars and geopolitical upheaval.
Taiwan's long history of colonization has forged its distinct cuisine
Taiwan has endured a long history of colonization. As a trip to the culinary center of Tainan reveals, those outside forces have helped create a cuisine that is distinctly Taiwanese.
How Taiwanese identity has evolved on the island in recent generations
What it means to be "Taiwanese" varies from one generation to the next, influenced by the island's complicated history with China. NPR talks with members of one family across generations.
There's tension between China and Taiwan but that's not the case with their music
Tensions between Taiwan and China are growing. But despite the rift, they maintain tight cultural connections — pop culture, that is.