2024 Taiwan Presidential Debate Highlights Cross-Strait Relations
The 2024 presidential debate focused on cross-strait policies, with the three candidates expressing willingness to engage in dialogue with China. Lai Ching-te of the DPP stressed a low-risk presidency and maintaining the status quo. The KMT's Hou You-ih opposed both Taiwanese independence and 'one country, two systems,' while Ko Wen-je of the TPP sought to bridge China-U.S. communications. Taiwan's leadership transition will bring about a new chapter in U.S.-China-Taiwan relations. TaiwanPlus offered live interpretation of the debate and featured expert insights from Yen Chen-shen, Professor at the National Chengchi University's College of International Affairs, and Courtney Donovan Smith, a political analyst with a focus on Taiwan.
