The stage is set for Taiwan's presidential election on January 13, that is expected to shape future ties between the self-ruled island and mainland China. Three candidates will vie for the post - the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang, the more centre-left and US-friendly Democratic Progressive Party and the smaller Taiwan’s People Party. Brian Hioe, Co-Founding Editor of New Bloom Magazine shares his thoughts.



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The stage is set for Taiwan's presidential election on January 13, that is expected to shape future ties between the self-ruled island and mainland China. Three candidates will vie for the post - the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang, the more centre-left and US-friendly Democratic Progressive Party and the smaller Taiwan’s People Party. Brian Hioe, Co-Founding Editor of New Bloom Magazine shares&nbsp;his&nbsp;thoughts.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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