Economist Podcasts Tsai of the times: Taiwan’s defiant election
Jan 13, 2020
Jane Rickards, The Economist correspondent in Taipei, joins Charles Reid, a finance and economics writer, to delve into Taiwan's recent elections and the island's fierce commitment to democracy amid Chinese threats. They discuss President Tsai Ing-wen's significant victory and its implications for U.S.-Taiwan relationships and regional politics. The conversation also touches on global interest rate trends dating back centuries and highlights the challenges women face in academic publishing, revealing intriguing gender dynamics in scientific language.
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Taiwan Election Result
- Taiwan re-elected President Tsai Ing-wen, rejecting closer ties with China.
- Tsai's win demonstrated popular support for democracy and against China's claims.
Hong Kong Protests' Impact
- Tsai Ing-wen won with a record number of votes, the highest since presidential elections began.
- The Hong Kong protests boosted Tsai's popularity as a warning against China's 'One Country, Two Systems' model.
Taiwan's Desire for US Ties
- Taiwanese people want closer ties with the US due to a dislike of Chinese authoritarianism.
- They also seek US protection, although both main parties support stronger US ties.