ChinaTalk Taiwan Election Showdown! A Blue Prof and Green Pol Explain
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Nov 30, 2023 Lin Fei-fan, former Deputy Secretary General of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party and Sunflower Movement leader, joins Lu Yeh-chung, a diplomacy professor, to dissect Taiwan's upcoming presidential election. They discuss the implications of a three-party race and the KMT-TPP alliance's collapse. The conversation explores differing views on cross-strait relations, the importance of identity, and domestic issues like economic growth and employment. They also debate balancing military and tech investments for national security amidst increasing regional tensions.
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Unpredictable Election
- The 2024 Taiwanese election is unusually unpredictable, with the opposition's candidates remaining unclear until recently.
- This has made it difficult for the DPP to strategize effectively.
DPP Polling
- The DPP's polling numbers dropped, but Lai Ching-te's support remains steady at 30-35%.
- Despite this, DPP supporters are concerned about the election outcome.
Desire for Change
- Over half of Taiwan's public hopes for a political party turnover, not out of hatred for the DPP, but as standard democratic practice.
- This desire, along with potential political baggage from the ruling party, fuels cautious optimism for a change.