Unification a must for China, no matter which way Taiwan votes
Analysts say Beijing's hardline stance will remain if Tsai wins
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Supporters of Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and her Democratic Progressive Party at a campaign rally on Wednesday.
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Tan Dawn Wei China Burean Chief In Beijing, Tan Dawn Wei
China has been accused of trying to influence Taiwan's presidential election through a disinformation campaign but if President Tsai Ing-wen wins a second term, as expected, it would mean Beijing's purported attempts to sway voters would have failed miserably.
There is no doubt the Chinese leadership will be watching tomorrow's vote closely for an indication of how strong anti-Beijing sentiments, which have been building for months, run on the island.