| End-of-day quote MSCI 07:30:00 14/06/2024 pm IST | 5-day change | 1st Jan Change | ||
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| 14/06 | Philippine military chief urges fishermen to ignore China's new coastguard rules | RE |
| 14/06 | Senior US diplomat warns of risks of accidental conflict sparked by China's moves | RE |
STORY: Tsai is constitutionally barred from standing again after two terms in office.
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which champions Taiwan's separate identity and rejects China's territorial claims, is seeking a third term in office with its candidate, current Vice President Lai Ching-te.
Taiwan has been a democratic success story since holding its first direct presidential election in 1996, the culmination of decades of struggle against authoritarian rule and martial law.
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