Real democracy, Chinese-style

Article Abstract:

Elections in Taiwan have resulted in a victory for the Kuomintang (KMT), the ruling party, though the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) had performed well in the polls. China prefers the KMT to the DPP, though relations have not always been cordial with the KMT. The KMT sought to set aside ethnic divisions in its election campaign, and intermarriage has tended to blur such divisions. Taiwanese president, Lee Teng-hui, argues that China should become democratic before unification between Taiwan and China.

Taiwan, Elections, Political parties

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Taiwan stands up

Article Abstract:

Chen Shui-ban, Taiwan's new president, appears willing to compromise with China, though there are risks that China could seek to pressurize Taiwan excessively.

Editorial

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Chen warms up the Chinese motherland

Article Abstract:

Relations between Taiwan and China, and the approach of the new Taiwanese president, Chen Shui-ban, are examined in detail.

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