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Decoding Chinese mainland's response to Taiwan election results

Ginger River Review • 1139 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Taiwan China Cross-strait relations Elections

The Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan did not win the majority in the recent elections.
China remains firm about the reunification with Taiwan, following the 1992 Consensus principle.
China plans to work with Taiwan for integrated development and cross-Strait relations.

Taiwan’s Election Explained

ChinaTalk • 919 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Elections Cross-strait relations Democracy International cooperation Sovereignty

Democracy helped shape Taiwanese identity, highlighting differences from China.
KMT focuses on defense, dialogue, and de-escalation in relations with China.
DPP emphasizes social welfare policies and progressivism in domestic governance.

On Taiwan's Election Results and How to Promote "National Reunification" by Prof. Zheng Yongnian

Sinification • 825 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics China Taiwan Nationalism Cross-strait relations Political Science

Prof. Zheng Yongnian suggests using new media platforms to influence young people in Taiwan.
China's reaction to Taiwan's election results has been relatively subdued according to intellectuals.
Scholars discussing cross-strait relations usually align closely with the party line.

Taiwan Election Results: How Lai won, what China thinks, and what’s at stake for the DPP

ChinaTalk • 415 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics Elections China Taiwan Cross-strait relations

Current VP William Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party won the Taiwan presidential election with over 40% of the vote.
The DPP lost control of the legislature in Taiwan's election, falling from 61 to 51 seats.
The Taiwan election was a referendum on DPP governance and internal issues like population crisis, high real estate prices, and military conscription.

Chairman Rabbit on tomorrow's Taiwan election

Pekingnology • 207 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

🌍 World Politics U.S. Relations Political Dynamics Cross-strait relations

The KMT stands a chance in the upcoming Taiwan election due to internal unity and challenges faced by the ruling DPP.
Accusations of CPC intervention in the election may just be excuses to cover internal issues within the DPP.
If the KMT wins, Taiwan could see improved relations with China and a shift towards peace rather than reunification.

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Taipei hid collision between Coast Guard vessel and capsized mainland fishing boat that killed two

Pekingnology • 33 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24

🌍 World Politics International relations Cross-strait relations Investigation Tensions

Taipei initially concealed a collision between a Coast Guard vessel and a capsized mainland fishing boat, leading to unresolved tension in the area.
The timeline of events was changed, causing doubt and confusion, with discrepancies in the official reports and statements.
The absence of video recording in Taiwan's law enforcement, coupled with the lack of comprehensive evidence, added complexity to the investigation and stirred public debate.

Taiwan's Election as Viewed by Former CASS-ITS Director Zhou Zhihuai

Sinification • 58 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Taiwan Cross-strait relations Election Political parties

The emergence of an 'independence-sceptic' generation in Taiwan has positive impacts on cross-Strait relations.
The KMT's defeat in Taiwan's election was due to long-standing structural issues within the party.
An anti-Green voter base exists in Taiwan, but has not consolidated into a clear political camp yet.