The war in Ukraine will cast a long shadow as Taiwan heads to the polls next Saturday to elect a new president, amid growing fears of conflict with an increasingly aggressive China and opinion divided on how to handle the threat. With politics polarised between two blocs – one seen as more pro-Beijing and the other as favouring a more independent, global role – some voters are turning to a third party, which could end up holding the balance of power. The founder and leader of the Taiwan People’s Party is 64-year-old doctor turned politician Ko Wen-je, who despite his age is a skilful social me…
