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Hou Yu-ih

Taiwan’s Election Isn’t About War. It’s About Clarity.
By Vincent Y. Chao
A spokesperson for DPP candidate William Lai pushes back on the KMT’s preferred framing of the presidential race.

How the Taiwan Opposition Alliance Talks Fell Apart
By Brian Hioe
The pan-Blue camp’s attempt to settle on a unity ticket came crashing down last week in an embarrassing televised spectacle.

Taiwan Opposition’s Bid for a Unity Ticket Collapses
By Brian Hioe
An announced breakthrough proved short-lived, as the two sides weren't able to agree on how to weight polls for determining the presidential candidate.

Taiwan Is Attending the APEC Summit, Too
By Christopher Bodeen
Taiwan’s participation in APEC offers a rare chance to break the diplomatic embargo imposed by China.

As Taiwan’s Election Looms, KMT-TPP Unity Talks Stumble
By Brian Hioe
With three candidates vying for the pan-Blue vote, Taiwan's presidential election is shaping up to be contentious but ultimately not very competitive.

Is This the End of Ideology in Taiwanese Politics?
By Julia Marinaccio
Ideology does not guide the 2024 presidential candidates’ policies on cross-strait and international relations. Yet party dynamics will inform how candidates would manage these relations if victorious.

Can Taiwan’s Opposition Settle on a Unity Candidate?
By Brian Hioe
To have any chance of winning, the pan-Blue camp will need to avoid the current three-way contest for votes. But so far no one looks willing to withdraw.

How Terry Gou’s Independent Run Impacts the 2024 Taiwanese Election
By Jake Levy
Taiwan's four-way presidential race will mean a dramatic end to the campaign season.

Cross-Strait Issues Take Center Stage in Taiwan’s Presidential Race
By Brian Hioe
Both Ko Wen-je and Hou Yu-ih have endorsed resurrecting the controversial Cross-Strait Services Trade Agreement, the subject of mass protests back in 2014.

Taiwan’s 2024 Election Campaigns See Early Stumbles
By Brian Hioe
KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih faced an unexpectedly difficult start to his campaign, while the DPP courted controversy with some legislative nominations.

Taiwan’s Presidential Slate Is Set for 2024
By Brian Hioe
New Taipei mayor Hou Yu-ih, long considered the front-runner, was named as the presidential candidate of the opposition KMT.

Cross-Strait Relations: Ma Ying-jeou’s Visit to China
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Will the former Taiwan president be able to revive the “First United Front”?
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