The prosecutors asserted that Ko Wen-je, a former mayor, took bribes. He and his supporters have maintained that the charges are a political vendetta.
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In Taiwan, Voters Choose President as China Tensions Loom
Taiwan’s vice president, whose party has emphasized the island’s sovereignty, defeated an opposition party that favors reviving engagement with China.
Taiwan Party, Reviled by China, Faces Test of its Staying Power
The Democratic Progressive Party has transformed Taiwan into a bastion against Chinese power. Now it is promising a mix of change and continuity.
Taiwan Election: Why It Matters, and What It Could Mean for U.S. and China
The vote for a new president could reshape the complicated, risky balance between Taiwan, China and the United States.
Taiwan Democracy Is Loud and Proud
At the island’s election rallies, warming up the crowd for candidates is crucial. “You have to light a fire in their hearts,” one host says.
The Wild Card in Taiwan’s Election: Frustrated Young Voters
An important bloc for the governing party, the island’s youth are focusing on bread-and-butter issues and have helped propel the rise of an insurgent party.
Taiwan’s Opposition Splits After Collapse of Unity Bid
The split over a proposed joint ticket bolsters the governing party candidate’s chances in the coming presidential election. That won’t please Beijing.