"Clash of Visions: Taiwan's 2024 Election and the Battle for Democracy"

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"Clash of Visions: Taiwan's 2024 Election and the Battle for Democracy"
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In Taiwan's upcoming election, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Su Chao Hui seeks another term, representing the party's next generation and advocating for Taiwan's global presence while opposing formal independence from China. Meanwhile, Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Hsu Yu-jen, inspired by the Sunflower Movement, supports the KMT's vision of closer ties with China. The election reflects the ongoing debate over Taiwan's relationship with China, with DPP favoring pushing back against China and KMT aiming for closer ties, despite China's rejection of talks with DPP.

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