These are the major elections NPR correspondents are watching
2024 is an extraordinary year of global elections, with dozens of national votes worldwide. Here are some of the ones we are closely following.
Taiwan elections
Taiwan's China-skeptic ruling-party candidate wins presidential election
Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party is Taiwan's new president-elect, after a three-way election that will determine the self-ruled island's future stance towards China.
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.
4 things to know about Taiwan's 'crucial' election — and where the U.S. fits in
Analysts say the presidential election will be "crucial" for the future of the Asian island and its relationships with both the United States and China.
Thousands More Overseas Taiwanese Register For Key Elections Than For Last Vote
Taiwan does not allow absentee voting, so more than 5,000 voters have registered to visit their home county to cast their ballot in Saturday's presidential and legislative elections.
Taiwan Gets Tough On Disinformation Suspected From China Ahead Of Elections
The government has fined people and media outlets for spreading false content, amid rising suspicion of mainland Chinese influence on the self-ruled island.
As Taiwan's Election Race Heats Up, China Weighs On Voters' Minds
The tense China relationship and Hong Kong protests are big issues for Taiwan as it prepares to vote in January.