Taiwan will hold its national elections on January 11, 2020 at a time when public sentiment is anti-China resulting in a boost to incumbent Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's chances of victory. Her popular rating is currently 49%.

(Comment: In the event of Tsai Ing-wen's victory, as anticipated, tension between China and Taiwan is likely to increase with China likely to increase activity to sow dissensions in Taiwan.)