The 2024 Taiwanese elections: a primer

Abstract

Taiwan held its first direct presidential election in 1996, and since then, it has undergone three peaceful transfers of power, in 2000, 2008, and 2016. The country is now preparing for the next round of national elections in January 2024, when the Taiwanese people will choose a successor to President Tsai Ing-wen. Questions about cultivating friendlier ties with China or strengthening Taiwan’s own identity and sovereignty have dominated past elections. With geopolitical tensions on the rise, this electoral contest could mark a turnin Show more