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Taiwan Election Results and Implications for Beijing
Jan 25, 2024
Kharis Templeman, a research fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution focusing on Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific, discusses the recent Taiwan elections and their implications. He highlights the lack of surprises in the election results and the subdued campaign atmosphere, revealing a disconnect between local sentiments and foreign media narratives. Templeman explains why the KMT lost despite voter dissatisfaction with the DPP and analyzes China's surprisingly muted response. He also examines the evolving role of the Taiwan People’s Party in a fragmented legislature and shares observations about Taiwan's democratic resilience.
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- The Taiwanese voters lacked enthusiasm for any candidate, indicating disillusionment with the DPP and little confidence in the KMT or the Taiwan People's Party.
- China's response to the Taiwan election results was surprisingly muted, suggesting a need for reassessment of its cross-Strait policies given a third DPP president and the limited popularity of Lai.
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Taiwan's 2024 Presidential Election Results
Laichingda of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won the election with 40% of the vote, followed by Canada Hoyo'i of the KMT with 33% and Kowanja of the Taiwan People's Party with 26%. The polls accurately predicted the outcome, and the election campaign was subdued compared to previous elections.
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