About 19.5 million eligible voters out of a total population of more than 23 million will go to the polls to elect a new president and new members of Parliament on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
While the results of these presidential elections in Taiwan, this is the eighth presidential election and is closely monitored by the Chinese and American governments.
Who are Taiwan's new presidential candidates?
Campaign atmosphere for the 2024 presidential election in Taiwan and the election of a new group of members of parliament. The final role was very lively. Leading candidates from three parties are campaigning at full speed ahead of polling day. Hoping to steal the votes of Taiwanese who have not yet decided which party candidate will be the new president of Taiwan. He succeeds President Tsai Ing-wen of the ruling party. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)
Tsai Ing-wen He became President of Taiwan for two consecutive terms. After making history she became Taiwan's first female president in 2016 and won re-election in 2020, but Taiwan's constitution stipulates that the former president is banned. Continuing to hold office for a third term, causing Tsai Ing-wen not to have the right to run for president this time.
Meanwhile, the DPP is still hoping to know whether the DPP candidate will succeed in becoming president for a third consecutive term for the first time in Taiwan.
From the results of the popularity poll before election day.William Lai QingdiThe current vice president candidates are from the government party Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which stands against the reunification of China. He strongly supports Taiwan's independence from China. Always ranked first in popularity since July of last year
followed by 'Wow yo yiMayor of New Taipei City candidates from the Kuomintang, Taiwan's main opposition party that has a position of strengthening relations with China
And 'What's up?“The former mayor of Taipei, who was once a surgeon and from the Taiwan People's Party, came in third place in the popular vote.
“Ke Wenze” has become a darling of the new generation.
Before Election Day, Ke Wenze is popular with young people, Taiwan's new generation “Gen Z”, who want to choose something new. You want to see change I don't want Taiwan to remain stuck between two political parties with opposing policies that take turns ruling Taiwan.
Kee Wenz, former mayor of Taipei He only entered politics ten years ago and has never participated in a major election before. This is what makes Key Wins put himself in the position of Prime Minister. “Political outsider”
Meanwhile, Ke Wenze chose Cynthia Wu, the deputy, who is the eldest daughter. Heir to Shin Kong Group, a giant Taiwanese company. Be a Vice Presidential Contender We still need to follow the results of the presidential election in Taiwan to see how much support K-Wins will receive from young voters (ages 20 and above) resulting in an increase in votes.
China and the United States are closely monitoring the election results in Taiwan
CNN reports that the election results in Taiwan will have repercussions beyond its borders. Because these elections are being closely monitored by the top leaders of the Chinese Communist Party. which has long claimed that Taiwan is part of China even though it has not had the ability to rule Taiwan.
Major US media say a majority of people in Taiwan do not want to remain under Chinese rule while Chinese leader Xi Jinping consolidates his power. China has shown more aggressive behavior in dealing with its neighbors.
The Chinese government has also openly opposed the Democratic Progressive Party's administration of Taiwan, while framing the results of Taiwan's presidential election as either war or peace. “Prosperity” or “recession”?
In addition, President Xi Jinping also delivered a 2024 New Year's speech, acknowledging before Taiwan's presidential election that The territory of Taiwan is part of China. The integration of Taiwan into the mainland is inevitable. It will definitely happen.
CNN pointed this out Taiwan remains the largest source of tension between China and the United States. It is an important country that supports and provides armed support while relations between China and the United States The two superpowers have been in tatters for many years.
China's response to Taiwan's decision to elect a new president will test the capabilities of the Chinese and American governments. Will they be able to deal with the tension that arises? Or will we move forward towards more confrontation? Even conflicts
For this reason, the results of the new presidential elections in Taiwan will be announced. Yes, it is only the Taiwanese people who are waiting for the entire island, because at the moment there are also the United States, China and the world who are impatiently waiting to hear the results of the upcoming elections.
Author: Aranya Srishantanit
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