While the US military’s new strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen dominated headlines in global media on Saturday, Taiwan’s election was also prominent. Taiwan’s three-way presidential race has been extensively covered by international media, with reports highlighting the significance of the election for the self-ruled island of 23.5 million – and the world. The results could have implications that may change the dynamics across the Taiwan Strait and also test the relationship between Beijing and Washington. What will Taiwan look like for them?”Elsewhere in Asia, Taiwan’s election was less prominent in the media. In the Philippines and Thailand, the economy and high energy prices dominated, while Indonesian media was more focused on the country’s own presidential election next month.

Source: International New York Times January 13, 2024 17:30 UTC