How the Taiwan Opposition Alliance Talks Fell Apart
[ad_1] The pan-Blue camp’s efforts at establishing an alliance between the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) and Kuomintang (KMT) came crashing down in flames on Thursday...
Taiwan Opposition’s Bid for a Unity Ticket Collapses
[ad_1] Taiwan’s presidential elections took an unexpected turn in the last month, with what was widely viewed as a not very competitive race suddenly looking...
Taiwan Is Attending the APEC Summit, Too
[ad_1] Taiwan will take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in San Francisco this week, a rare opportunity for the self-governing island democracy...
As Taiwan’s Election Looms, KMT-TPP Unity Talks Stumble
[ad_1] AdvertisementThe present outlook for the 2024 election in Taiwan indicates that the pan-Blue camp is set for a loss in at least the presidential...
Is This the End of Ideology in Taiwanese Politics?
[ad_1] AdvertisementIn Taiwan, three political parties have sent their aspirants into the race for the country’s top political job, the presidency. A fourth hopeful has...
Can Taiwan’s Opposition Settle on a Unity Candidate?
[ad_1] AdvertisementWith a mere three-and-a-half months to go before the Taiwanese presidential elections on January 13, 2024, much remains up in the air. Typically, an election...
The Implications of Terry Gou’s Taiwanese Presidential Election Bid
[ad_1] China Power The election just got more interesting. AdvertisementTaiwan will be holding its presidential elections in January 2024. The outcome has been further complicated...
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an Travels to Shanghai for Twin City Forum
[ad_1] AdvertisementTaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an traveled to Shanghai this week for a three-day visit for the Taipei-Shanghai Twin City Forum. The Twin City Forum takes...
https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/how-terry-gous-independent-run-impacts-the-2024-taiwanese-election/How Terry Gou’s Independent Run Impacts the 2024 Taiwanese Election
[ad_1] AdvertisementTerry Gou, one of Taiwan’s most recognizable businessmen, announced his intention to stand as an independent presidential candidate on Monday. The billionaire founder of...
Despite China’s Threats, Taiwan VP’s US Visit Sees Muted Reaction
[ad_1] AdvertisementTaiwanese Vice President William Lai, who is the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s presidential candidate, transited through the United States this week on his way...