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China's Weibo social media platform on Saturday blocked a hashtag on the Taiwan presidential election after it became one of the site's top-trending topics following polls opening on the self-ruled island, AFP reported..
When the hashtag Taiwan election was searched for at around 9.45 am local time, a notice on the website showed, "In accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies, the content of this topic is not displayed," a notice on the website showed when the hashtag.".
Millions of Taiwanese are voting in a presidential election following threats from China that choosing the wrong leader could set the stage for war on the self-ruled island..
In mainland China, whose leaders are closely watching the result, "Taiwan election" was one of the highest trending items on Weibo after polls opened early Saturday morning -- at one point showing up to 163.2 million post views..
Taiwan bans the publishing of polls within 10 days of elections, but political observers say the 64-year-old Lai is expected to win the top seat, though his party is likely to lose its parliamentary majority..
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