Taiwanese Americans are making the costly journey to Taiwan to vote in the upcoming presidential election due to the inability to vote by mail. The heightened tensions between Taiwan and China have added urgency to their efforts. This tradition, dating back to 1996, reflects the immigrants' fluid identity and strong connection to their homeland. The diaspora's political views vary, with concerns about Taiwan's sovereignty and relations with China being key issues. The election features candidates from three parties, and Taiwanese Americans are actively engaged in supporting their preferred candidates. The younger generation is also showing increased interest in Taiwanese politics, reflecting a shift in their identity from Chinese to Taiwanese. The article also highlights the impact of the shooting incident in 2022 on the Taiwanese community in the United States.