Taiwan electionsMarket players shy away from taking stances on Taiwan election
China is the main factor in poll with major geopolitical implications
Markets see Taiwan's election as one of the most important geopolitical events of 2024. (NIKKEI montage/Source photos by AP and Hiroki Endo)
KENJI KAWASE and ECHO WONG, Nikkei staff writers
January 10, 2024 13:17 JST
TAIPEI/HONG KONG -- Market players are closely watching Saturday's presidential election in Taiwan for its far-reaching global implications. Yet the politically sensitive nature of the poll means many are cautious to present their views despite playing up its significance.