Taiwan election seen as referendum on China influence

Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters have fled Hong Kong to the island since the demonstrations began.

After seven months of unrest in Hong Kong, people in Taiwan are taking notice.

Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters have fled to the island since the demonstrations began.

And Taiwan’s presidential election this weekend is seen as a referendum on Beijing’s increasing influence.

Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler reports from Taipei.