Tsai of the times: Taiwan’s defiant election
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Taiwan's Electoral Defiance
This chapter examines Taiwan's recent election, marked by a decisive rejection of Chinese authoritarian influence. It highlights President Tsai Ing-wen's victory, the impact of Hong Kong's political climate, and the growing Taiwanese desire for closer ties with the United States. Additionally, the chapter explores China's attempts at military intimidation and misinformation, and the implications of Taiwan's democratic success for other regions under Chinese control.
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