Republic of China’s 2024 Presidential Race Shaping Up as Referendum on Communist China

While cross-strait relations were not a key factor that swayed voters’ preferences in the local elections last November, it will play a decisive role 2024.

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The newly elected mayor of Taipei, Chiang Wan-an, November 26, 2022. AP/Chiang Ying-ying
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Although Taiwan’s local elections have barely ended, all eyes are already focusing on 2024, as the island democracy braces for its presidential election. 

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