As elections approach in Taiwan, young voters say China is not their biggest concern
When the 23 million people who live on the self-governing island of Taiwan cast their ballots on January 13, all eyes will be on Taiwan.
Taiwan is an important flashpoint in Beijing and Washington's struggle for dominance in this area, so whoever wins the presidency on Saturday will have a significant impact on ties with both countries.
Furthermore, it will have significant ramifications for allies like Japan who are concerned about Beijing's assertive actions in the South China Sea as well as the island's neighbours.
Given that the People's Liberation Army of China has increased pressure on the island over the past year with a record number of invasions, most voters rank China as one of their top worries.
Although Beijing has claimed the island for a long time, relations have ...