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On Saturday, Taiwan will go to the polls to elect its President and Parliament. Polls are currently suggesting a win for the pro-independence party, Democratic Progressive Party, much to the disdain of China, which has already sparked some anxiety both domestically and internationally. In this video, we take a look at Taiwan’s upcoming election, how China might react, and whether this could be the beginning of yet another global conflict.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:33 – Historical Context
02:55 – Upcoming Presidential Election Explained
05:41 – How Will China React?
07:53 – Sponsored Content