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Supporters of Kuomintang (KMT) cheer during a campaign rally on the eve of general election on January 12, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. Hou Yu-ih, underscores a commitment to peace with Beijing, advocating for a "middle way" that upholds Taiwan's democratic system while seeking dialogue with Beijing under the "One China" notion, as the country prepares for a general election on Jan. 13 with direct implications for cross-strait relations. (Annice Lyn/Getty Images)
Here & Now's Scott Tong talks with Shelley Rigger, professor of Asian Studies at Davidson College and author of several books about Taiwan, about the country's election this Saturday.