The Biden administration doubled down on its support for Taiwan's democratic process ahead of a presidential election on the island that will serve as a bellwether of mainland China's creeping influence over Taiwan, which China claims as its territory. A senior Chinese liaison to Taiwan warned recently that Saturday's election would be a choice between "peace and war." Beijing has also cautioned Washington not to get involved. The election results will have ripple effects on geopolitics and global trade. Depending on the outcome, they could also trigger an increase in Chinese military activity in and around the island.