Taiwan's people have to choose in next year's election whether the island keeps moving forward on a road to democracy or "walks into the embrace of China", the frontrunner to be the next president said on Tuesday.
Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te and running mate Hsiao Bi-Khim pose for a photo after registering for the upcoming presidential election at the Central Election Commission in Taipei, Taiwan November 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ann WAng
Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te and running mate Hsiao Bi-Khim pose for a photo after registering for the upcoming presidential election at the Central Election Commission in Taipei, Taiwan November 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ann WAng
Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te salutes staff members next to running mate Hsiao Bi-Khim after registering for the upcoming presidential election at the Central Election Commission in Taipei, Taiwan November 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Wang