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Taiwan’s presidential candidates’ cross-strait policies are one muddled middle ground

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A man wears a T-shirt with the Taiwan flag design while attending a rally for legal reform and against high real estate prices in Taipei, Taiwan July 16, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Wang

All three presidential candidates are aiming to avoid conflict with China and preserve the island’s de-facto independence as they seek to become Taiwan’s next leader.

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Three presidential candidates, one muddled middle ground.

With six months to go before Taiwan goes to the polls, its three candidates have somewhat converged on the island’s status and its relationship with China, in a bid to appeal to a broader swathe of voters.

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