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The upcoming presidential election in Taiwan reflects a significant shift in the country's politics away from China. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party has sought to establish a separate identity for Taiwan, while even the opposition Nationalist Party has adopted a different tone, emphasizing defense and economic stability. The changing political landscape in Taiwan poses a challenge for Communist Party leaders in China, as the proportion of people in Taiwan identifying as Chinese has dropped to below 3%. The candidates in the election agree that Taiwan's only option is to play for time in its relationship with China, but differ on how to achieve this. [Extracted from the article]

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Gansu province in northwestern China, resulting in over 100 deaths and numerous injuries. The earthquake occurred just before midnight and was followed by more than 300 aftershocks. The remote location, high altitude, and freezing temperatures have made rescue efforts challenging. China's leader, Xi Jinping, has called for all-out efforts in search and relief work. The earthquake has caused significant damage to infrastructure and buildings in the affected areas. The region is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. [Extracted from the article]