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Kuomintang (KMT)
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.
Taiwan Strait Tensions Will Stabilize – But Only Temporarily
By Denny Roy
Taiwan’s election season will likely stabilize the cross-strait situation, but all bets are off when the new administration comes into office.
Taiwan’s Vice President Plans US Stopover as Presidential Campaign Heats up
By Brian Hioe
William Lai, who is also the DPP's candidate for the 2024 presidential election, is expected to transit through New York and San Francisco in mid-August.
Taiwan’s Energy (In)security: Between Green Ambitions vs. Fossil Fuel Realities
By Vladimira Lickova
The nuclear phase-out is undermining Taiwan’s energy security, but it may be politically difficult for the DPP to change course.
For Taiwan’s DPP, an Unprecedented ‘3-peat’ Depends on a Third Party
By Seamus Boyle
Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party could play spoiler in the 2024 election – likely to the DPP’s benefit.
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.
How Taiwan’s Growing Economic Woes Will Impact Its 2024 Elections
By Daniel Fu
Voters' general pessimism regarding the economy is souring views of the DPP as Taiwan gears up for presidential elections in January.
With DPP’s Candidate Pick, Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Race Begins
By Shannon Tiezzi
William Lai is already positioning the race as a referendum on China policy, while the KMT (and Beijing) are trying to emphasize economic issues.
The Prospects for a Recalibration of China’s Taiwan Policy
By Hung Tran
With eyes toward Taiwan’s next presidential election in January 2024, China appears poised to adjust its Taiwan policy, especially if the KMT is victorious.
Why Taiwan’s Main Opposition Party Can’t Shake Its Pro-China Stance
By Chieh Yen
The KMT’s structure keeps it beholden to a group that is increasingly out of step with Taiwan’s general population on China and unification.
Taiwan’s Local Elections and Cross-Strait Relations
By KAWASHIMA Shin
The recent elections could offer some valuable insights.