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1 – 10 of 11The DPP’s presidential candidate is Lai Ching-te, a former legislator and vice president of Tsai Ing-wen, who cannot seek a third term due to constitutional limitations. Lai will…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283956
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Lai’s victory showed the electorate’s approval of outgoing president Tsai Ing-wen, who avoided armed conflict with China while boosting ties with Washington and its allies. Lai’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287284
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Rerouting of capital flows follows not only global supply chain realignment away from China but also Taipei’s New Southbound Policy (NSP), which will facilitate Taiwanese…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283576
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Voters elect representatives from their geographic constituencies (73 seats) and vote separately for a political party, which then fields 34 legislators-at-large not tied to a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284670
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The election was a major milestone for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which won a third presidential term, a first for a Taiwanese party since direct elections…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284614
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The president is relying on Defence Minister Wellington Koo, a civilian, to reform national defence in light of the growing threat from China. US support against a Chinese…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288914
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te favours formal independence but has continued his predecessor's cautious policy for fear of triggering a war and alienating potential allies. He…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288066
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The TPP is not a natural ally for either the KMT or Lai's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) but it has enabled a KMT initiative to hobble the presidency. Lai intends to appeal to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287619
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In an apparent expansion of its claims in the Taiwan Strait, China has responded by increasing patrols near Kinmen. The Chinese coast guard on February 19 boarded a Taiwanese…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285465
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The election in January of Lai Ching-te as president signalled continuity in economic policy, and economic pressure from Beijing has to date had limited effect. However, Lai faces…