China threatens to ‘crush’ Taiwan if voters reject Beijing’s preference

Published January 12, 2024 8:49pm ET



Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te closed his campaign for president with an argument that he’s the security candidate in the field despite China’s threat that Taiwan will face “extreme danger” if he wins.

“Each of your ballots will help safeguard Taiwan,” Lai said at an election eve rally in Tainan, a city on Taiwan’s southern coast. “Every vote would help unify our nation and make progress on the road.”

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