Taiwan’s presidential candidates have entered their final stretch ahead of this month’s election. The outcome of the January 13 contest will play a crucial role in shaping the island’s relationship with China. With cross-Strait ties at their tensest point in decades, the stakes couldn’t be higher – not only for Beijing and Taipei, but for the latter’s most committed security partner: the United States, which must be ready to work with whomever is elected.
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