Ep 227 | Courtney Donovan Smith of Taiwan Report Shares His Analysis of Taiwan's 2022 Nine-in-One Local Elections

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With Taiwan's next presidential election set for early 2024, what are the implications of Taiwan's 2022 "Nine-in-One" Local Elections that took place back in November? We've invited Courtney Donovan Smith co-founder of Taiwan Report, ICRT's Central Taiwan correspondent, and contributing columnist to Taiwan News to share his insights on the recent elections in Taiwan.

The topic of plagiarism also came up since plagarism scandals have plagued political candidates from all three political parties, the DPP, KMT and TPP. Donovan also shared his analysis on how each of the major political parties in Taiwan fared in the November elections.

While it might be a bit too early to discuss the 2024 presidential candidates, we'll definitely have Donovan back at a later date to discuss Taiwan's 2024 Presidential Race.

This episode of Talking Taiwan has been sponsored by NATWA, the North America Taiwanese Women's Association.

NATWA was founded in 1988, and its mission is:

1. to evoke a sense of self-esteem and enhance women's dignity,

2. to oppose gender discrimination and promote gender equality,

3. to fully develop women's potential and encourage their participation in public affairs,

4. to contribute to the advancement of human rights and democratic development in Taiwan,

5. to reach out and work with women's organizations worldwide to promote peace for all.

To learn more about NATWA visit their website: www.natwa.com

Here's a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode:

· Taiwan's local elections (aka the 9-in-1 elections) that were held in November 2022

· What positions were up for election

· 22 positions were up for election

· The results of the November 2022 elections in Taiwan

· How the DPP, KMT and TPP fared in the elections

· What implications the November elections might have for Taiwan's presidential elections in 2024

· Why President Tsai Ing-wen stepped down as the DPP party chair

· The DPP and KMT's strategies during the November 2022 local elections

· The DPP's missteps during the November 2022 local elections

· The plagiarism scandals that have affected Taiwan's 3 major political parties: the DPP, KMT & TPP

· The increasing numbers of women being elected as legislators and to other positions in Taiwan

· The referendum to lower voting age in Taiwan from 20 to 18 years old

· How Donovan got into writing and reporting about Taiwan's politics

· Those who write and comment on Taiwan's politics: Michael Turton, Nathan Batto

· How Donovan created an RPG (role playing game)

· Who will be the KMT presidential candidate for Taiwan's presidential election in 2024

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