TPP and the era of ‘influencer-politicians’By Chang Yueh-han 張約翰Nearly two months have passed since the presidential and legislative elections. Viewers’ attention has shifted away from more traditional media like newspapers and television to social media platforms. In the early days of the social media, given their lack of experience in politics, these “influencer-politicians” seem to project a “fresh” image, attracting Internet traffic. What I am saying is that the two groups share similar temperaments, capabilities and methods for attracting Internet traffic. Some want to turn traffic into profit, while others want to impart knowledge or raise awareness.
