Elections in Taiwan

82% of Americans view Taiwan as independent country Taiwan News00:24Taiwanese Politics Taiwan

Prosecutors investigate KMT members in recall probe across North Taiwan Focus Taiwan06:15Taiwanese Politics Taiwan

Senior opposition figure in Taiwanese capital detained over alleged election fraud Anadolu Agency09:25Taiwanese Politics Taiwan

Cupp member gets suspended sentence in Terry Gou signature buying case Focus Taiwan09:51Taiwan

Thousands hold protests against Taiwan ruling party's recall vote campaign Anadolu Agency14:14Lai Ching-te Taiwan Taiwanese Politics

(UN)ambiguous meaning? Cross-strait narratives of UN resolution 2758 Institute for Security and Development Policy02:43Taiwan China UN

Taiwan on edge after Pope Francis's death, closely watching Vatican-China relations Fox News08:00Taiwan China UN

Taiwan opposition eyes closer cooperation, sidesteps no-confidence vote Taiwan News03:48Lai Ching-te Taiwanese Politics Taiwan

Let Chiang topple the government Taipei Times11:56Lai Ching-te Taiwanese Politics Taiwan

Polls show Japan, Taiwan fast losing faith in Trump Asia Times01:39US/Japan Taiwan Japan

Record-high 76% of Taiwanese cite Japan as favorite country: poll The Mainichi07:05US/Japan Taiwan Japan

Keelung official given bail for recall election fraud Taiwan News23:02Taiwanese Politics

Taiwan premier rules out overseas voting due to risk of China interference Taiwan News05:46China/Taiwan Taiwan China

Government open to discussing transfer voting: Cho Taipei Times13:52China/Taiwan Taiwan China

Taipei KMT officials detained in election forgery case Taiwan News23:06Taiwanese Politics Taiwan

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In the last 4 hours

Keelung official given bail for recall election fraud Taiwan News23:02 29-Apr-25

Yesterday

Prosecutors investigate KMT members in recall probe across north Taiwan Focus Taiwan06:15 29-Apr-25

Taiwan reaffirms strong relations with Canada Radio Taiwan International05:38 29-Apr-25

Polls show Japan, Taiwan fast losing faith in Trump Asia Times01:39 29-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

CUPP member gets suspended sentence in Terry Gou signature buying case Focus Taiwan09:51 28-Apr-25

Humanity for Freedom Foundation: U.S. Public Strongly Favors Taiwan Supports Stronger Ties and… PR Newswire (Press Release)09:36 28-Apr-25

Taiwan CEC releases May, June deadlines for stage 2 recalls of 50 lawmakers Taiwan News09:03 28-Apr-25

(UN)ambiguous Meaning? Cross-Strait Narratives of UN Resolution 2758 Institute for Security and Development Policy02:43 28-Apr-25

Thousands hold protests against Taiwan ruling party's recall vote campaign Anadolu Agency14:14 26-Apr-25

Senior opposition figure in Taiwanese capital detained over alleged election fraud Anadolu Agency09:25 25-Apr-25

KMT complaints and other fictions Taipei Times11:56 24-Apr-25

Let Chiang topple the government Taipei Times11:56 24-Apr-25

Taiwan on edge after Pope Francis's death, closely watching Vatican-China relations Fox News08:00 24-Apr-25

Taiwan premier rules out overseas voting due to risk of China interference Taiwan News05:46 24-Apr-25

Lawmakers call for lowered Taiwan voting age Taiwan News08:39 23-Apr-25

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In the last month

Why We Should Be Skeptical of Taiwan Youth’s Self-Reported Willingness To Fight The Diplomat18:17 22-Apr-25

Government open to discussing transfer voting: Cho Taipei Times13:52 22-Apr-25

Watchdog warns of threat from Chinese infiltration Taipei Times11:47 22-Apr-25

Overseas electronic voting ‘completely unfeasible’: premier Taipei Times04:33 22-Apr-25

Taiwan opposition eyes closer cooperation, sidesteps no-confidence vote Taiwan News03:48 22-Apr-25

Electoral Impact of DPP Spying Cases Likely Limited New Bloom Magazine03:37 22-Apr-25

Overseas electronic voting 'completely unfeasible': Premier Cho Focus Taiwan03:16 22-Apr-25

Recall vote organizer detained over forged signatures in Kaohsiung Focus Taiwan02:20 20-Apr-25

Taipei Mayor Chiang calls no-confidence vote AniNews.in07:33 19-Apr-25

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President, lawmakers should be re-elected together: TPP chair Focus Taiwan04:48 18-Apr-25

DPP backs no-confidence vote as KMT, TPP Show caution Taiwan News03:11 18-Apr-25

Taipei KMT officials detained in election forgery case Taiwan News23:06 17-Apr-25

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Record-high 76% of Taiwanese cite Japan as favorite country: poll The Mainichi07:05 16-Apr-25

Legislature rejects request to reconsider police act amendment Taipei Times06:03 11-Apr-25

Overseas Taiwanese send petitions supporting Taiwan’s recall movement Radio Taiwan International07:24 8-Apr-25

Bridging Taiwan’s Blue-Green Divide: The Twentieth Anniversary of the 2005 Chen-Soong Meeting Egmont Institute06:06 8-Apr-25

Australia’s election could come down to independent MPs The Economist09:08 3-Apr-25

Peace Through Technological Strength: How Trump’s America Tames the Chinese Dragon The Daily Signal11:43 1-Apr-25

Taiwan prosecutors investigate suspected recall fraud Taiwan News04:09 1-Apr-25

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Musicians support recall votes at Kaohsiung's Megaport Festival Taiwan News00:17 31-Mar-25

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About our Elections in Taiwan news

Latest news on Taiwan elections, providing comprehensive coverage of presidential and legislative races, voter turnout, cross-strait relations, DPP, KMT, TPP, and key electoral issues in the island democracy.

Taiwan's elections are closely watched both domestically and internationally, given the island's complex relationship with China and its strategic importance in the Asia-Pacific region. The island, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), holds regular presidential and legislative elections, with the next presidential election scheduled for January 2028.

The most recent presidential election, held on 13 January 2024, saw Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) emerge victorious with 40.05% of the vote. This marked a historic third consecutive term for the DPP, defeating candidates from the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP). The election was notable for its focus on cross-strait relations, economic policies, and social issues, with voter turnout reaching 71.86%.

Beyond the numbers, Taiwan's elections often reflect the island's vibrant democracy and the diverse views of its 23 million inhabitants. Campaigns feature lively debates, rallies, and grassroots initiatives that showcase Taiwan's political culture. The elections also highlight the island's unique position, balancing its de facto independence with the ongoing tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan's electoral system has evolved significantly since its first direct presidential election in 1996. The island transitioned from authoritarian rule to a multi-party democracy in the late 20th century, with elections now serving as a cornerstone of its political identity. This history of democratisation continues to shape Taiwan's political landscape and its relations with the international community.

Staying informed about Taiwan's elections is crucial for understanding the dynamics of East Asian geopolitics and the future of cross-strait relations. Our NewsNow feed provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage from reliable sources, ensuring readers have access to the latest developments, analysis, and insights into Taiwan's democratic process and its wider implications.

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