History of “Relationship with China” Learned from Taiwan Presidential Election

History of “Relationship with China” Learned from Taiwan Presidential Election January 11, 15:59

Voting in the presidential election has begun in Taiwan, and whether the leader of the ruling and democratic party, Tsai Ing-wen, who has a strong stance on China with the biggest issue of distance from China, will be re-elected, or the largest opposition party who calls for improvement of relations with China The focus is on whether Korea will regain the government. Taiwan's presidential election was first voted directly in 1996 as democratization of the political system progressed, and has been held once every four years since then. Every time, relations with China became a major issue, and fierce election campaigns took place. The outcome of the election has had a significant impact not only on Sino-Japanese relations, but also on security and international affairs in East Asia.

1996 First election of Mr. Li Deng Huang China launches missiles

Tensions arose in the 1996 elections, including a strong opposition to China's move toward Taiwan's independence and the launch of missiles into Taiwan's waters.

Under these circumstances, President Lee Dongfeng at the time overwhelmed Taiwan with emphasis on democratization and economic achievements.

2000 First election of Mr. Chen Shui-bian ends long-term administration of KMT

In the 2000 election, opposition and Democratic Party members Mr. Chen Shui-bian was elected due to the growing voice of voters who wanted to change from the KMT administration.

The KMT moved to Taiwan in 1949 after the civil war with the Chinese Communist Party to maintain power, but for the first time it was taken away from power, ending the long-term power of the KMT.

2004 Intense election campaign Chen Shui-bian re-elected closely

The 2004 election was a fierce election between the then DPJ President Chen Shui-bian and the KMT leader, who was re-elected by only 0.2%, or about 30,000 votes.

2008 Mr. Ma Ei-Ku first elected Elected to improve relations with China

In the 2008 election, KMT Ma Ying-jeou was elected on the promise of improving relations with China on the grounds that the unstable administration of the Democratic Party and others led to an economic stagnation, and the KMT regained power for the first time in eight years. did.

2012 Mr. Ma Ying-jeou re-elected Emphasis on “Growth by improving relations with China”

In the 2012 election, the KMT President Ma Ying-jeou emphasized his first achievement in improving economic relations with China and beat the former Democratic Party leader Tsai Ing-wen to re-election.

2016 Tsai Ing-wen first election “A sudden approach to China undermines independence”

Last time, in the 2016 election, Democrat Tsai Ing-wen won the victory by criticizing the KMT regime severely for its rapid approach to China undermining Taiwan's independence and democracy. As a result, the Democratic Party regained government for the first time in eight years, creating the first female president in Taiwan.

Legislative committee election Presidential election and same day DPP majority or focus

Taiwan's parliament and legislative body are unicameral, and the members of the legislature are four years.

Legislative elections have been held on the same day as the presidential election since 2012, with 113 contestants, including small constituencies and proportional representatives, contesting.

Last time, in the 2016 election, the DPJ won a majority of 68 seats out of 113, with the KMT remaining at 35.

Since the 1992 election in Taiwan, where all seats have been elected by direct voting, the legislature has consistently led the KMT in the legislature. Won.

In this election, it has been pointed out that there is a possibility that minority parties will extend their seats due to persistent dissatisfaction with the existing parties, and it is important to see if the Democratic Party can maintain the majority.