Taiwan election poll tracker: who will be the next president?

Taiwanese voters head to the polls today to choose the island's next president and legislature, marking the world's first big election of the year. The winner of the elections could have major implications for Taiwan's fate and its strained relationship with China.
Beijing views the self-governing island of Taiwan as part of China, while Taiwan maintains it is a sovereign nation (see background). The incoming leader's position on the issue could impact China's future actions; China's government has framed the elections as "a choice between war and peace."
Taiwan's close presidential race features three top contenders: Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih of the leading opposition party Kuomintang, and former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, founder of the center-left Taiwan People’s Party.
Lai seeks to maintain the status quo while protecting Taiwan's independence, while Hou seeks to renew diplomatic ties with China (which broke off in 2016 when current Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, who has stood up against the "One China" policy, was elected). Ko claims he seeks a middle-of-the-road approach.