Later that day, we learned that Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive party (DPP) had scored an unprecedented third consecutive win. This is a giant thorn in Beijing’s side, because Taiwan shows that democracy works. Had the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s party (TPP) – the two losing parties – formed an alliance, the DPP would not have won. 00:01:24 Taiwan elections: pro-sovereignty DPP party wins unprecedented third term – videoIt must look beyond economic policy for answers. “It’s very rebellious.” That rebellious history is forged through its links to social movements, whose victories will seem astonishing, no matter where you’re from.

Source: The Guardian January 14, 2024 22:14 UTC