Could it trigger World War Three? The people of Taiwan are going to the polls. Many fear the threat of a Chinese invasion if the election does not go the way Beijing wants.
This could be the year… China invades Taiwan
War Games: A US simulation of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan advised "decisive action" to arm the island. Glossary
China - A country in East Asia, home to 1.4 billion people.
President - In some countries, the leader is called the president.
parliament - An assembly of representatives, usually of an entire nation, that makes laws.
Constitution - A document that sets out the fundamental rules according to which a country is governed, which are usually difficult to change.
Independence - Being able to make your own decisions and free from others' control.
Reunification - When two countries that have been split apart become one nation again.
Invasion - When armed forced enter and try to take control of another country.
USA - The United States of America is a country in North America. It has a population of 329 million.