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In this Nov. 20, 2018, photo, Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate, Chen Chi-mai at left reacts to supporters during a rally in Kaohsiung, central Taiwan. China and its growing pressure campaign loom large as Taiwan holds elections for mayors and other local officials Saturday, in what is partly seen as a referendum on the policies of independence-leaning President Tsai Ing-wen. (AP Photo)

China’s pressure on Tsai weighs on local Taiwan elections

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and JOHNSON LAI - Associated Press

In this Nov. 3, 2018, photo, supporters hold hands and a flag with the words &quot;Taiwan Taipei&quot; during a rally for a referendum asking if national teams, including ones for the Olympics, should go by the name &quot;Taiwan Taipei&quot; instead of &quot;Chinese Taipei&quot; in Taipei, Taiwan. Taiwan will vote on a referendum this month asking if the self-ruled island should compete as “Taiwan” instead of the present “Chinese Taipei.” This would include the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The controversial referendum has angered China, which sees Taiwan as a breakaway province. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Olympic referendum: Shall it be ‘Taiwan’ or ‘Chinese Taipei’

By STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press

In this photo released by Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan's special APEC envoy Morris Chang, left, meets with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on the Pacific Explorer cruise ship on the sidelines of the APEC Summit, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP) **FILE**

Strengthening the U.S.-Taiwan partnership

By Riley Walters

Taiwanese director Fu Yue, left, delivers a speech next to producer Hong Ting Yi after she won Best Documentary at the 55th Golden Horse Awards in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Her film &quot;Our Youth in Taiwan&quot; won best documentary at the awards. Taiwan's president expressed her support for the prestigious Golden Horse film awards after a pro-Taiwan independence director's speech ignited controversy in mainland China. Fu said during her acceptance speech Saturday that her biggest hope was for &quot;our country&quot; to be regarded as an &quot;independent entity.&quot; (Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee via AP)

Taiwan president defends pro-independence film award winner

By YANAN WANG - Associated Press

Candidates of Taipei mayoral election, from left, Li Hsi-kun, incumbent mayor Ko Wen-je, Pasuya Yao of Democratic Progressive Party, Ting Shou-chung of Nationalist Party and Wu E-yang, pose for a picture at the start of their televised policy debate in Taipei, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Li and Wu are independent candidates. The candidates vying to become the mayor of Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, faced off in a televised debate on Saturday, two weeks before a host of local elections seen as a barometer of the ruling party’s popularity. (Pool Photo via AP)

Taipei mayor candidates face off in televised debate

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Taiwan commissions warships amid China threat warnings

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In this undated handout photo provided Nov. 5, 2018, by the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts designed by Dutch architect Francine Houben is seen in Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan. A sprawling complex of four theaters billed as the biggest performing arts center in the world has opened in southern Taiwan. (National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts via AP)

New Taiwan performing arts center billed as largest in world

By TAIJING WU - Associated Press

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, third right, Dominican Republic's President Danilo Medina, thrid left, Chancellor Miguel Vargas, second left, and Ambassador to China Briunny Garabito Segura , left, attend the opening ceremony of Dominican Republic's embassy in Beijing Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (Thomas Peter/Pool Photo via AP)

Dominican Rep. opens Beijing embassy after dropping Taiwan

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China hosts El Salvador as nations cut ties with Taiwan

By YANAN WANG - Associated Press

In this image made from video, American Institute in Taiwan director Brent Christensen speaks during a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Washington's de facto ambassador to Taiwan reassured the self-governing island of American security backing against threats from China. Christensen said the U.S. considers any attempt to determine Taiwan's future by &quot;other than peaceful means&quot; to be a matter of &quot;grave concern.&quot; China considers Taiwan its own territory to be absorbed using force if necessary. (AP Photo)

US reassures Taiwan on security as China increases threats

By JOHNSON LAI and CHRISTOPHER BODEEN - Associated Press

Costumed participants pose on a street during the annual gay and lesbian parade, organized by Taiwan LGBT Pride, in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Tens of thousands gather in Taiwan for gay pride parade

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Rescue workers work at the site of a train derailment in Yilan county northeastern Taiwan Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. Passengers were killed and injured on Sunday when one of Taiwan's newer, faster trains derailed on a curve along a popular weekend route, officials said.(Kyodo News via AP)

Taiwan court: Excessive speed caused deadly train derailment

By RALPH JENNINGS - Associated Press

CORRECTS PLACE - Rescue workers gather at the site of a train derailment in Yilan county northeastern Taiwan on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Passengers were killed and injured on Sunday when one of Taiwan's newer, faster trains derailed on a curve along a popular weekend route, officials said. (AP Photo/Johnson Lai)

The Latest: Search ends, derailed train cars turned upright

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In this photo released by Li Jun, rescue workers are seen at the site of a train derailment in Lian in northern Taiwan on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. The Puyuma express train was carrying more than 300 passengers toward Taitung, a city on Taiwan's southeast coast, when it went off the tracks on Sunday afternoon. (Li Jun via AP)

One of Taiwan’s fastest trains derails, killing at least 18

By RALPH JENNINGS - Associated Press

CORRECTS PLACE - Rescue workers gather at the site of a train derailment in Yilan county northeastern Taiwan on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Passengers were killed and injured on Sunday when one of Taiwan's newer, faster trains derailed on a curve along a popular weekend route, officials said. (AP Photo/Johnson Lai)

Taiwan president calls for clear probe of fatal train crash

By RALPH JENNINGS - Associated Press

In this photo released by Military News Agency, rescue workers tend to the injured at the site of a train derailment in Lian in northern Taiwan on Sunday, Oct. 21 2018. The Puyuma express train was carrying more than 300 passengers toward Taitung, a city on Taiwan's southeast coast, when it went off the tracks on Sunday afternoon. (Military News Agency via AP)

The Latest: Death toll in Taiwan derailment stands at 18

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Pro-independence demonstrators shout slogans during a rally in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. Thousands of the demonstrators gathered in Taiwan’s capital on Saturday to express their disapproval with China’s stance toward their island. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Thousands of pro-independence demonstrators rally in Taiwan

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US Navy research vessel docks in Taiwan amid China tensions

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Wyoming opens trade office in Taiwan

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Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, right, and Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benitez listen to report as they attend a military drill in Taoyuan city, Nothern Taiwan, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. President Benitez is in Taiwan to attend the Taiwan National day on Oct. 10. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Taiwan leader calls on China to not be ‘source of conflict’

By RALPH JENNINGS - Associated Press