Democratic Progressive Party

Vantage | Two controversies that may decide how Taiwan votes

As Taiwan approaches the polls, these controversies add a layer of complexity to an already closely contested election

To protect election from China, Taiwan's in-person voting rule disenfranchises thousands of eligible voters

The key factor preventing many from participating in the electoral process is Taiwan's insistence on in-person voting, a rule implemented since the island introduced direct elections nearly three decades ago for its 23 million residents, according to a report

Taiwan's sovereignty belongs to its people, presidential frontrunner says

Taiwan's Jan. 13 presidential and parliamentary elections are happening as China has stepped up military and political pressure to assert its claims of sovereignty over the island, including regularly sending warplanes into the strait.

'If DPP continues to stubbornly adhere...': China threatens more trade sanctions on Taiwan as election nears

As Taiwan gears up for 13 January presidential and parliamentary elections, the Chinese government on Wednesday threatened to place further trade sanctions on the island nation if the ruling party "stubbornly" adheres to supporting independence

Vantage | Why China wants Foxconn founder to drop out of Taiwan presidential race

The Foxconn investigation in China is not merely a matter of routine tax inspections but rather a political move aimed at influencing Taiwan's upcoming presidential elections with China using its economic leverage to shape the political landscape

In Taiwan, same-sex couples now have right to adoption: Which other countries allow it?

Taiwan on Tuesday passed an amendment that permits same-sex couples to adopt children they are not biologically related to. The other countries where such adoptions are legal are Israel, France, Germany, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Australia, New Zealand among others

Former Taiwan president on China visit, pledges to bring peace

Ma, in office from 2008-2016, is the first former or current Taiwanese president to visit China since the defeated Republic of China government fled to Taiwan in 1949 at the end of a civil war with the Communists

No, Taiwan did not choose China: Why results of Taiwanese local elections don't mean love for Beijing

The successful conduction of yet another election is certainly a win for Taiwan’s democracy, and too premature to be seen as a loss for Taiwan’s identity

US joins Taiwan as island nation observes battle anniversary with China: A timeline of roller coaster relations between Beijing and Taipei

Economic relations continue to thrive with China being Taiwan’s top trading partner, having seen trade totalling $226 billion in 2018

Taiwan president rejects China's 'one country, two systems' offer, says such an arrangement set Hong Kong ‘on edge of disorder’

President Tsai Ing-wen also vowed in a National Day speech to defend Taiwan’s sovereignty