Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Casts Early Ballot
The General Elections in Taiwan will be held today on #11Jan. The incumbent president Tsai Ing-wen, seeking for a second term, arrived at the polling station at New Taipei Municipal Xiulang Elementary School at 9 am to cast her vote.
Upon arriving at the polling station, Tsai waited in the queue outside, casually chatting with other voters. After about 10 minutes, she entered the station.
“I hope voters can use their ballots to make our democracy stronger,” said Tsai after voting. She also expressed her wish that voting can be conducted smoothly. However, she didn’t respond to journalists’ questions about her mood or confidence for her second-term.
Tsai’s running mate and Vice-presidential candidate William Lai Ching-te also cast his ballot at around 9 am. He said he had a good night's sleep as all campaign work had finished, “The weather is very nice. Turn-out rates were usually high with nice weather,” He said to laughs. He encouraged people to vote, “to collectively decide the future of Taiwan” as he stated. KMT presidential nominee Han Kuo-yu arrived at the polling location at his native Kaohsiung earlier today and didn’t answer questions from the press.
20 million eligible voters are to cast their vote to elect the 15th President and Vice President of Taiwan, and all 113 members of 10th Legislative Yuan in this election. Polls will close at 4 pm and vote counting will ensue, which will end at 10 pm by earliest estimates.
Source: RTHK, i-Cable
#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature
Editor’s note:
The election is held at the midst of interference from the PRC. The Diplomat reported that the PRC was actively engaged in political warfare through influence operations to disrupt the election and manipulate the political system. Former Chinese spy William Wang recently defected to Australia for political asylum, admitted that the CPC backed the pro-China candidate Han Kuo-yu to stop Tsai Ing-wen, hostile towards the PRC, from being re-elected.
The General Elections in Taiwan will be held today on #11Jan. The incumbent president Tsai Ing-wen, seeking for a second term, arrived at the polling station at New Taipei Municipal Xiulang Elementary School at 9 am to cast her vote.
Upon arriving at the polling station, Tsai waited in the queue outside, casually chatting with other voters. After about 10 minutes, she entered the station.
“I hope voters can use their ballots to make our democracy stronger,” said Tsai after voting. She also expressed her wish that voting can be conducted smoothly. However, she didn’t respond to journalists’ questions about her mood or confidence for her second-term.
Tsai’s running mate and Vice-presidential candidate William Lai Ching-te also cast his ballot at around 9 am. He said he had a good night's sleep as all campaign work had finished, “The weather is very nice. Turn-out rates were usually high with nice weather,” He said to laughs. He encouraged people to vote, “to collectively decide the future of Taiwan” as he stated. KMT presidential nominee Han Kuo-yu arrived at the polling location at his native Kaohsiung earlier today and didn’t answer questions from the press.
20 million eligible voters are to cast their vote to elect the 15th President and Vice President of Taiwan, and all 113 members of 10th Legislative Yuan in this election. Polls will close at 4 pm and vote counting will ensue, which will end at 10 pm by earliest estimates.
Source: RTHK, i-Cable
#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature
Editor’s note:
The election is held at the midst of interference from the PRC. The Diplomat reported that the PRC was actively engaged in political warfare through influence operations to disrupt the election and manipulate the political system. Former Chinese spy William Wang recently defected to Australia for political asylum, admitted that the CPC backed the pro-China candidate Han Kuo-yu to stop Tsai Ing-wen, hostile towards the PRC, from being re-elected.
ROC (Taiwan) General Elections 2020
The ROC (Taiwan) General Elections 2020 is in the spotlight of the entire world, which results determines the future path of the island nation, a lonely beachhead against the tyranny of CPC.
To our friends in Taiwan, we urge you to go out and vote.
To our friends around the world, using the website below, you could follow the results of the elections real-time, starting from 16:30 Taiwan Time (00:30 Pacific Standard Time & 08:30 Greenwich Mean Time).
https://international.thenewslens.com/interactive/126882
Our hearts are with Taiwan. Taiwan shall follow the path of liberty and democracy ad infinitum. This is our hope, and this is our aim.
#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature
The ROC (Taiwan) General Elections 2020 is in the spotlight of the entire world, which results determines the future path of the island nation, a lonely beachhead against the tyranny of CPC.
To our friends in Taiwan, we urge you to go out and vote.
To our friends around the world, using the website below, you could follow the results of the elections real-time, starting from 16:30 Taiwan Time (00:30 Pacific Standard Time & 08:30 Greenwich Mean Time).
https://international.thenewslens.com/interactive/126882
Our hearts are with Taiwan. Taiwan shall follow the path of liberty and democracy ad infinitum. This is our hope, and this is our aim.
#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature
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Taiwan's 2020 General Elections: Live Map and Updates
View live polling results and analyses on Taiwan's 2020 presidential and legislative elections on January 11, 2020. Tags: Taiwan 2020, Taiwan 2020 presidential election, Legislative Yuan, election polls, Han Kuo-yu, Tsai Ing-wen, James Soong
#TaiwanGeneralElections2020
Vigorous Elections in Taiwan; Voters More Concerned About Candidates’ Political Views and Economic Policy
Voting in the Taiwan election started at 8am today. In one of the polling stations in Yunlin District, Kaohsiung City, many voters casted their votes within the first 2 hours. A voter expressed her worries towards the election as she believes that the election result will determine whether or not voting is still possible and whether freedom of speech can still be enjoyed in the future. She acknowledged the importance of elections, as civilians can choose their leaders. She expressed that she hopes for elected candidate to stand firm in their believes despite facing oppression.
Some voters believe that the political views of the candidates are important. However, whether their policies can boost the economy in Taiwan is still the most importanr, and the other factors can be disregarded. Some votes are concerned about candidates’ diplomatic policies as the economy will be affected.
Some voters think the election is particularly vigorous, but they hope all parties will respect the result as true democracy is based on mutual respect.
Source: RTHK
#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature
Vigorous Elections in Taiwan; Voters More Concerned About Candidates’ Political Views and Economic Policy
Voting in the Taiwan election started at 8am today. In one of the polling stations in Yunlin District, Kaohsiung City, many voters casted their votes within the first 2 hours. A voter expressed her worries towards the election as she believes that the election result will determine whether or not voting is still possible and whether freedom of speech can still be enjoyed in the future. She acknowledged the importance of elections, as civilians can choose their leaders. She expressed that she hopes for elected candidate to stand firm in their believes despite facing oppression.
Some voters believe that the political views of the candidates are important. However, whether their policies can boost the economy in Taiwan is still the most importanr, and the other factors can be disregarded. Some votes are concerned about candidates’ diplomatic policies as the economy will be affected.
Some voters think the election is particularly vigorous, but they hope all parties will respect the result as true democracy is based on mutual respect.
Source: RTHK
#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature
#TaiwanGeneralElections2020
Crowds in Taiwan Rail Stations and Taiwan Piers, as Voters Go to the Polls for General Election
Taiwan citizens actively participate in the Taiwan's 2020 general elections held today (#11Jan). Crowds were found in Taipei Station and Taiwan High Speed Rail Station as voters go to the polls for president election.
In Penghu Pier, some voters waited for ferries at 6 a.m. as they wish to avoid the crowds.
The Taiwan's 2020 general elections held between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the result expected to be released tonight.
This year, more than 19 millions citizens have registered as voters, including the 1.18 millions “first-time voters”. Of this year’s total, 30% of voters are aged under 39, which might turn the situation around.
Source: RTHK
#11Jan #TsailngWen #StandWithTaiwan #StandWithHongKong #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature
Crowds in Taiwan Rail Stations and Taiwan Piers, as Voters Go to the Polls for General Election
Taiwan citizens actively participate in the Taiwan's 2020 general elections held today (#11Jan). Crowds were found in Taipei Station and Taiwan High Speed Rail Station as voters go to the polls for president election.
In Penghu Pier, some voters waited for ferries at 6 a.m. as they wish to avoid the crowds.
The Taiwan's 2020 general elections held between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the result expected to be released tonight.
This year, more than 19 millions citizens have registered as voters, including the 1.18 millions “first-time voters”. Of this year’s total, 30% of voters are aged under 39, which might turn the situation around.
Source: RTHK
#11Jan #TsailngWen #StandWithTaiwan #StandWithHongKong #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature
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台灣有車站及碼頭現人潮 選民趕回戶籍地區投票
台灣今日大選，選民投票踴躍，台北火車站和高鐵站早上都出現大批人潮，等候乘車返回所屬戶籍地區的票站投票，亦有人組團回南部投票。 在前往澎湖的碼頭，早上6時許已出現等候坐船的人潮，有離島居民表示，早在6時許到碼頭，擔心人多阻礙返鄉投票的時間。 台灣大選投票早上8時開始，下午4時結束，預料晚上會有選舉結果。 今次台灣大選，有超過1931萬名登記選民，其中118萬人是「首投族」，39歲以下的選民佔總選民人數近3成半，成為扭轉局勢的關鍵。
#TaiwanGeneralElections2020
Mainland China Censors Interview of Incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen
Soon after noon today (January 11), sound and picture showing the incumbent President, Tsai Ing-wen casting her ballot were suddenly disrupted in the news session of NHK in China, with only a black screen was shown. However, the broadcast resumed normal when showing Han kuo-yu casting a vote in an election booth. It was said that similar short disruption in news broadcast also happened previously whenever unwelcoming news to CPC was about to be shown.
Source: NHK
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/202001115003.aspx?utm_source=cna.facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=fbpost
#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature
Mainland China Censors Interview of Incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen
Soon after noon today (January 11), sound and picture showing the incumbent President, Tsai Ing-wen casting her ballot were suddenly disrupted in the news session of NHK in China, with only a black screen was shown. However, the broadcast resumed normal when showing Han kuo-yu casting a vote in an election booth. It was said that similar short disruption in news broadcast also happened previously whenever unwelcoming news to CPC was about to be shown.
Source: NHK
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/202001115003.aspx?utm_source=cna.facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=fbpost
#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature
中央社 CNA
NHK報導蔡英文投票 中國畫面變黑[影]
日本放送協會（NHK）報導，台灣正在舉行投票之際，日本時間中午過後，NHK針對海外的節目在中國本土播放，當報導到總統蔡英文投票新聞時，聲音跟影像突然中斷，變成全黑的畫面，等到報導國民黨總統候選人韓國瑜投票時，畫面又恢復正常。
Hong Konger Migrated to Taiwan: It is Great Living in Taiwan
Stand News interviewed Ms Ding, aged 70, during the campaign rally for Tsai Ing-wen on January 10, one day before the presidential election. Ding said that she is a Hong Konger who immigrated to Taiwan for marriage 10 years ago. She expressed that she felt regrettable initially due to the living condition; however, she now believes that it’s a right decision made as Hong Kong is “deteriorating”.
Ding said that if Tsai Ing-Wen won the election, it would benefit the younger generations of Taiwan. Besides, she is not worried of the hit in tourism due to the drop of Mainland tourists.
Source: Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2771568402928762/
#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature #StandWithTaiwan
Stand News interviewed Ms Ding, aged 70, during the campaign rally for Tsai Ing-wen on January 10, one day before the presidential election. Ding said that she is a Hong Konger who immigrated to Taiwan for marriage 10 years ago. She expressed that she felt regrettable initially due to the living condition; however, she now believes that it’s a right decision made as Hong Kong is “deteriorating”.
Ding said that if Tsai Ing-Wen won the election, it would benefit the younger generations of Taiwan. Besides, she is not worried of the hit in tourism due to the drop of Mainland tourists.
Source: Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2771568402928762/
#11Jan #ROC #Taiwan #GeneralElections #President #Legislature #StandWithTaiwan
“A matter of internal security.” The age-old cry of the oppressor.
Image: Hong Kong Echo
#President #Tawian #CCP #TsiaIngWen
Image: Hong Kong Echo
#President #Tawian #CCP #TsiaIngWen
‘A future in which China no longer needs the world but the world cannot spin without it’
Chinese President Xi Jinping is probably the only national leader in the world who has managed to consolidate power despite facing the threat of the novel coronavirus.
Helped by the Chinese Communist party’s authoritarian one-party rule, he will continue to wield power as the country’s supreme leader over the next five years. Mr Xi’s extended reign and his ambitions could prove problematic for the incoming US president, Joe Biden.
The Chinese leader has been laying out his vision of a China-centric world since earlier this year. The speech he delivered at an early April meeting was recently published in the November 1 edition of party journal Qiushi.
Source: The Financial Times #Dec16
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-scientific-collaboration-with-china-under-the-microscope-in-canada/
#China #XiJinping #CCP #US #President #JoeBiden.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is probably the only national leader in the world who has managed to consolidate power despite facing the threat of the novel coronavirus.
Helped by the Chinese Communist party’s authoritarian one-party rule, he will continue to wield power as the country’s supreme leader over the next five years. Mr Xi’s extended reign and his ambitions could prove problematic for the incoming US president, Joe Biden.
The Chinese leader has been laying out his vision of a China-centric world since earlier this year. The speech he delivered at an early April meeting was recently published in the November 1 edition of party journal Qiushi.
Source: The Financial Times #Dec16
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-scientific-collaboration-with-china-under-the-microscope-in-canada/
#China #XiJinping #CCP #US #President #JoeBiden.
China's President Xi Jinping warns of 'grim' Taiwan situation in letter to opposition
The situation in the Taiwan Strait is "complex and grim", Chinese President Xi Jinping wrote in a congratulatory letter on Sunday to the newly elected leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, who has pledged to renew talks with Beijing.
Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) elected as their leader on Saturday former New Taipei City mayor Eric Chu who said he would rekindle stalled high-level contacts with China's ruling Communist Party.
China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has stepped up military and political pressure to force the democratically ruled island to accept Chinese sovereignty, even though most Taiwanese have shown no interest in being governed by Beijing.
Source: NBC News #Sep26
https://t.co/VYI5LYO2NI
#China #President #XiJinping #Taiwan #Kuomintang #KMT
The situation in the Taiwan Strait is "complex and grim", Chinese President Xi Jinping wrote in a congratulatory letter on Sunday to the newly elected leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, who has pledged to renew talks with Beijing.
Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) elected as their leader on Saturday former New Taipei City mayor Eric Chu who said he would rekindle stalled high-level contacts with China's ruling Communist Party.
China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has stepped up military and political pressure to force the democratically ruled island to accept Chinese sovereignty, even though most Taiwanese have shown no interest in being governed by Beijing.
Source: NBC News #Sep26
https://t.co/VYI5LYO2NI
#China #President #XiJinping #Taiwan #Kuomintang #KMT