Anti-China sentiment seen as crucial factor in election; events in HK also play a part
The Straits Times
Date: December 21, 2019
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen is riding high in the opinion polls as she seeks another term in office on Jan 11.
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen is riding high in the opinion polls as she seeks another term in office on Jan 11.PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-P
Ms Tsai, 63, is up against Mr Han Kuo-yu of the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang (KMT) party, who had a stratospheric rise last year in local elections but has struggled on the campaign trail.
Voters go to the polls as relations with China dominate the news, after three years of Beijing taking a hardline approach towards Taiwan.
"Anti-China sentiments have become a crucial deciding factor in ratings," said Mr Wang Yeh-lih, a political analyst at National Taiwan University, adding Ms Tsai's party slogan "Resist China, Defend Taiwan" has resonated with voters. [FULL STORY]
