Chinese social media platform Weibo has blocked the hashtag 'Taiwan Election' on its website after it started trending among the top ones. "In accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies, the content of this topic is not displayed," a notice on the website showed on Saturday (Jan 13) morning when the hashtag was searched at around 9.

China’s Weibo blocks ‘Taiwan election’ hashtag after it starts trending with 163.2mn post views

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concerns over human rights in China and urged “maintaining peace and stability” in the Taiwan Strait, during a meeting with senior Chinese official Liu Jianchao in Washington, said the State Department.

US' Blinken discusses human rights with Chinese official, urges Beijing to maintain cross-strait stability

Portraying Hou Yu-ih as Taiwan’s next leader has been an uphill battle for the Beijing-friendly KMT party. Will explains- Whether Hou Yu-Ih will be able to bring KMT back to power or not.

WION's Power Explainer: Will Hou Yu-ih bring KMT back to power?

With candidates in Taiwan gearing up for the key elections which are now just a day away, China has ramped up the pressure by literally looming over the self-governing island.

Taiwan election: From 'spy' balloons to psychological warfare, China is piling on pressure

Taiwan will vote for a new president on Saturday (Jan 13) in an election watched across the world as the new leader in Taipei City will determine the course of affairs in the self-ruled island nation amid growing aggression by Communist-ruled China.

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