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Taiwanese politics faces a crucial election in early 2024
The presidential election will do much to decide Taiwan’s future
Taiwan’s next presidential election is due in early 2024. As in past elections, the vote will be in large part a referendum on Taiwan’s identity and future vis-à-vis China. Taiwanese identity is stronger than ever, with 61% of its people identifying as Taiwanese only. Yet it is not guaranteed that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will win. Opinion polls find support for both main parties hovering around 25%, with the rest uncommitted to either party.
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This article appeared in the Special report section of the print edition under the headline “A crucial vote”
From the March 11th 2023 edition
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