More than 19 million people are eligible to vote when Taiwan heads to the polls on Saturday (Jan 13) to elect a president and legislature. Three candidates from three parties with differing views on the island's relationship with China are competing for the presidency. Experts said that this election will have an impact on cross-strait ties and the United States-China relationship.
TODAY explains who the candidates are, what issues are set to influence the vote and what this means for the world and Singapore
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