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Election outcome reveals challenges in governance and rising political tensions in Taiwan, indicating instability.
In January 2024, Lai Ching-te, representing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), won Taiwan’s presidential election. Supporters proclaimed it consequential for the DPP, winning the presidency three times in a row. But this was not the real story. President Lai failed to win 50% of the popular vote. Worse, the DPP lost the concurrent legislative election. Result? Divided government. Facing difficulties governing, Lai sought to nab opponent lawmakers and provoke China. Neither worked. Lai’s popularity tumbled. Taiwan’s politics became nasty and chaotic.
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