CNA Correspondent Podcast: What's at stake in the Taiwan presidential election?
Will the youth vote and growing dissatisfaction over rising costs of living affect the upcoming Taiwan presidential election?
The race to Taiwan’s highest office is on. Three contenders are vying for ballots with different approaches to Beijing.
The youth vote and growing dissatisfaction over the rising cost of living makes this election one to watch. Deborah Wong and Tan Si Hui give us the state of play.
Tan Si Hui:
People aged between 20 to 34 account for one fifth of Taiwan's population ... so winning the youth vote could turn the tide for any one candidate.
Deborah Wong:
China places the issue of reunification high on the agenda ... so every candidate has said that a vote for them means greater stability in the region.
Jump to these key moments:
- 1:54 What Taiwan elections are like
- 3:19 The key domestic issues for Taiwanese voters
- 6:00 The rise of a young party
- 9:55 The role Beijing plays
- 12:32 Why Hong Kong residents are in Taiwan
- 16:43 Impact of the youth vote
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Source: CNA/cr
