Radio Taiwan International
Date: 06 January, 2020
By: Paula Chao

President Tsai Ing-wen says the upcoming presidential election is crucial to Taiwan’s democracy and sovereignty. She was speaking Monday at a campaign rally in her hometown in the southern county of Pingtung.

Taiwanese voters will head to the polls on January 11 to vote for president and legislators.

Tsai, the ruling DPP’s presidential candidate, is seeking a second term in office. She said that with five days to go before the election, she is making a last-ditch effort to win support. 

Tsai said the election is crucial to Taiwan’s democracy, sovereignty, economic development, and the well-being of the people. The president urged the public to vote for her and for the DPP’s legislative candidates.    [FULL  STORY]