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台灣將於今日舉行總統大選，接替已達連任上限的總統蔡英文。

今屆大選共有三名候選人，包括民進黨候選人——現任副總統兼黨主席賴清德、國民黨候選人——現任新北市市長侯友宜、及民眾黨候選人——黨主席柯文哲。

台灣總統選舉採用簡單多數制，而自1996年第一屆大選起，從未出現由國、民兩黨以外候選人當選總統。今年，將有多達2000萬人合資格投票，其中約100萬人為新選民。

外界認為，新總統上任後的首要任務為處理中國於台海及南海軍事擴張。其中，民進黨賴清德一直支持台灣作為獨立實體，而國民黨侯友宜則主張台灣應與中國維持更緊密連繫。民眾黨柯文哲則表示，假如當選將沿襲現屆政府的外交政策，但亦鼓勵與北京交流。

選前分析相信，選民身份認同會是左右投票取向的重要因素。過往大選結果亦顯示身份認同為台灣最大政治分野，並與投票取向有極高相關性。

詳細報導：https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/12/world/taiwan-president-election-dg-intl-hnk/index.html
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‘I am Taiwanese now’: Hongkongers who have moved to the democratic island cherish their right to vote

https://hongkongfp.com/2024/01/13/i-am-taiwanese-now-hongkongers-who-have-moved-to-the-democratic-island-cherish-their-right-to-vote/

Deadly coal mine accident hits Henan

At least 10 people have died and six are missing after a coal mine accident in Henan province.The disaster happened in the city of Pingdingshan in Friday afternoon in a mine owned by Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining.Preliminary investigation showed that it was caused by "a coal and gas outburst", according to Xinhua News Agency.A total of 425 people were working underground when the accident happened, and most of them have been rescued.The local emergency management agency said it will continue rescue operations and launch city-wide safety checks."People in charge of the coal mine have been kept in custody by public security authorities," Xinhua added. (Agencies)

2024-01-13 17:28:04

Coal mine accident kills 10 in central China

Ten people have been confirmed dead and six others remain missing after an accident occurred Friday afternoon in a coal mine in the city of Pingdingshan, central China's Henan Province, local authorities said on Saturday.The accident happened at 2:55 p.m on Friday in a coal mine of the Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining Co., Ltd. Preliminary investigation showed that it was caused by a coal and gas outburst.A total of 425 people were working underground when the accident took place, and 380 of them have been lifted out of the mine. The rest of them are all safe.Rescue work is still underway. People in charge of the coal mine have been kept in custody by public security authorities. (Xinhua)

2024-01-13 17:52:03 (1)

Taiwan’s Ruling Party DPP Candidate William Lai Wins Presidency. READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/taiwans-ruling-party-dpp-candidate-william-lai-wins-presidency-5564784?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

中国官方出台新版”基督教中国化五年工作规划纲”
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湖南郴州家庭教会传道人曾昭泰、西安圣经归正教会操科等涉“非法经营罪”拟定结案却被驳回
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中国官方出台新版”基督教中国化五年工作规划纲”
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辽宁省大连“门训家园”网络平台案一审判决结果出炉，阚小勇等6名牧者同工被重判
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'Cross-Strait ties unchanged by Taiwan elections'

A spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said the region's leadership and legislative elections "will not change the basic landscape and development trend of cross-Strait relations, will not alter the shared aspiration of compatriots across the Taiwan Strait to forge closer ties, and will not impede the inevitable trend of China's reunification".According to Xinhua News Agency, Chen Binhua also said the poll results revealed that the Democratic Progressive Party cannot represent the mainstream public opinion on the island."Our stance on resolving the Taiwan question and realising national reunification remains consistent, and our determination is as firm as rock," Chen said."We will adhere to the 1992 Consensus that embodies the one-China principle and firmly oppose the separatist activities aimed at 'Taiwan independence' as well as foreign interference."Chen also said the mainland will work with relevant political parties, groups and people from various sectors in Taiwan to boost cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, enhance cross-Strait integrated development, jointly promote Chinese culture, and advance the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations as well as the cause of national reunification.William Lai of the Democratic Progressive Party finished first in the leadership race, with Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang second and Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People's Party third.Both Hou and Ko conceded defeat earlier. (Reporting by Xinhua)

2024-01-13 23:18:18

Prior to the pivotal Taiwanese election, China had once again put pressure on Taiwan, vowing to crush all efforts of independence from the island nation. This comes as China views Taiwan as a part of itself.

https://ept.ms/ElectionShadowofWar_CIF

Lai Ching-te of ruling DPP wins Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election, as voters dismiss Beijing’s warnings

https://hongkongfp.com/2024/01/13/breaking-lai-ching-te-of-ruling-dpp-wins-taiwans-2024-presidential-election-as-voters-dismiss-beijings-warnings/

China’s Economic Woes Put Taiwan at Risk of Being Invaded: Kyle Bass. READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/chinas-economic-woes-put-taiwan-at-risk-of-being-invaded-kyle-bass-5564236?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

The Japanese military is looking to recruit more women into its ranks, as the nation is experiencing a tremendous plummet in its birth rates. This is as the island country is facing several threats from China, Russia, as well as North Korea.

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In Taiwan's Legislative Yuan elections, no party achieved a majority for the first time since 2004. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won 51 seats, the Kuomintang (KMT) 52, and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) eight.

The lack of a clear majority means that the KMT and the TPP are expected to negotiate a coalition to prevent the DPP from retaining the speakership.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/01/14/taiwans-legislative-elections-no-majority-for-first-time-since-2004/

🗳 🇹🇼 🇨🇳 Pro-independence William Lai Ching-te of the DPP is set to win Taiwan’s presidential election. | Thomas Hon Wing Polin

"At this stage outsiders cannot know if there has been any polling chicanery, and it is futile to speculate. What is noteworthy and beyond doubt is that once again, the anti-DPP vote has been split -- severely this time -- after an earlier decision to field a joint ticket. The combined opposition vote would have easily beaten Lai’s tally.

Whether one or both opposition candidates were induced by the DPP or CIA/NED to split the ticket will never be investigated, not with the ruling party now gaining a third successive term.

What next? Chances are high that Beijing will reassess its policy towards Taiwan. For nearly two decades, the CPC had offered the island countless trade and economic privileges, most of them unilaterally. The centerpiece is the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), which allowed Taiwan to accumulate a whopping US$156-billion bilateral trade surplus last year. Its neutralization could mean the loss of 2-3 million local jobs. Some 40% of the island’s exports go to the mainland (attached post, below).

ECFA and other longstanding carrots clearly haven’t had the desired effect of bringing Taipei and Beijing closer. In fact, the opposite has happened during the past eight years of DPP rule. The separatists have not only been brainwashing Taiwan people to revile the mainland but even cooperate actively with intensifying US plans to contain and confront China. More of the same lies in store the next four years.

If carrots are proven ineffective, the stick logically comes into play.

Withdrawal of economic privileges for Taiwan would be a relatively easy first step. Beijing will likely consider a range of other options as well, short of igniting war. They will remind Taiwanese that they cannot continue to have their cake and eat it too.

Indeed, despite occasional PLA exercises, Taiwan people have been notably confident about Beijing’s moderation, taking for granted the mainland’s patience, underlying goodwill and desire for peaceful reunification. So much so that even after the Pelosi Provocation (visit) of August 2022, surveys showed them much less anxious about a mainland “invasion” than folks on the other side of the world.

China’s leaders may start driving home this lesson with increasing forcefulness: Support for anti-reunification forces will have real"

📎 Thomas Hon Wing Polin

Lai Ching-te secured victory in Taiwan's presidential election, exceeding 40% of the vote share with over 5 million votes. The Democratic Progressive Party's continued rule is evident as

Lai's performance surpassed expectations, emphasizing the significance of the election in supporting democracy and resisting external influences.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/01/13/lai-ching-te-secures-presidential-win-propelling-democratic-progressive-partys-continued-rule/

In Taiwan's Legislative Yuan elections, no party achieved a majority for the first time since 2004. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won 51 seats, the Kuomintang (KMT) 52, and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) eight.

The lack of a clear majority means that the KMT and the TPP are expected to negotiate a coalition to prevent the DPP from retaining the speakership.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/01/14/taiwans-legislative-elections-no-majority-for-first-time-since-2004/