Taiwan ruling party candidate will maintain status quo, engage with China

Taiwan's ruling party's presidential candidate Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he would maintain the status quo if elected, and remain open to engagement with Beijing under the principle of equality and dignity.

Taiwan votes on Saturday for a new president and parliament, in a election that China, which views the island as its own territory despite the strong objections of Taipei's government, has cast as a choice between war and peace. (Writing by James Pomfret; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)