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Taiwan election hopeful William Lai says KMT’s embrace of ‘one China’ is dividing island

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He said the KMT used to be anti-communist but senior figures in the party such as chairman Eric Chu Li-luan and former president Ma Ying-jeou – known for his efforts to engage Beijing – were now trying to placate mainland China. “First, instead of countering the communists, they now befriend the communists. Second, while claiming … Read more

Opinion | Taiwan election 2024: why the DPP is facing an uphill battle

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Tsai’s government has not been as successful with non-Western nations. Taiwan has only 13 diplomatic partners left, having lost nine to Beijing since Tsai came to power. 03:24 Taiwan’s presidential front runner Lai Ching-te picks de facto envoy to US as running mate Taiwan’s presidential front runner Lai Ching-te picks de facto envoy to US … Read more