A recent stopover by Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen in New York has drawn an unusual amount of public attention, with the view that the visit is indicative of strengthening ties between America and Taiwan...
With the defeat of Michael You and the victory of Cho Jung-tai in DPP chair elections, this has been read by many as signaling a mandate of confidence from DPP members in current president Tsai Ing-wen. Namely, Cho is seen as a Tsai protege, and You ran on a platform primarily characterized by its antagonism to Tsai...
With Tsai Ing-wen having resigned her position as DPP chair to take responsibility for the DPP’s defeats in nine-in-one elections last month, it remains a question as to who will be the DPP’s next chair...