Taiwan is voting in a presidential election in which both candidates favor closer economic ties with China. Frank Hsieh, of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, faces a tough battle against Ma Ying-jeou of the Kuomintang.
Mr. Ma, whose party has traditionally taken a more conciliatory line towards Beijing, has led consistently in opinion polls. But analysts believe Mr. Hsieh may have narrowed the gap in the race to replace President Chen Shui-bian.
Mr. Hsieh has accused his rival of being soft on China and portrayed himself as the man best placed to defend Taiwan's interests.
Over 17 million people are eligible to vote and turnout is expected to be high. Polling stations opened at 0800 on Saturday and close at 1600, with results expected a few hours later.
What remains to see is if the issue of totally independent from China will rise again, with Kosovo been the first all possibilities are open, at least for the Taiwanese people, china’s reaction to something like that is the obvious the mystery lies on the west and especially USA!
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