democratic progressive party, kuomintang, taiwan elections

What Does the Future Hold for the Kuomintang Party in Taiwan?

The defeat of Kuomintang (KMT) in the Taiwanese election is a good thing from the perspective of party interests. Historically, it was the Kuomintang that was the enemy of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The main venue for the elections was plastered with the Kuomintang holding up the national flag everywhere and shouting the long ...

Helen London

The defeated Kuomintang in Taiwan.

The Implications of Taiwan’s Presidential Election

On the evening of January 11, Taiwan’s presidential election came to an end. Incumbent Tsai Ing-wen collected 8.17 million votes, a record in the country’s history, resulting in her being re-elected as president. The United States, Britain, and the EU all congratulated her on her victory. The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) intervention in Taiwan failed. ...

Max Lu

The Taiwanese flag.

6 Major Trends for U.S., China, and Taiwan Relations

The local election in Taiwan has come to an end with the Kuomintang Political Party (KMT) winning over more cities and counties than the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The electoral defeat of the DPP has shaken the political situation in Taiwan, as well as triggered international attention and intensive discussion. The local election result is ...

Armin Auctor

Tug of war between China and the U.S.