Taiwan vote marks watershed for democracy
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Taiwan is changing from the authoritarian Chiang Kaishek era to a more democratic structure. The Dec 19, 1992 election is the first full one since 1948. The Kuomintang (KMT) party is expected to win as the opposition party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has few candidates. The main election issues are relationship with the mainland and electoral corruption. Pro-independence dissident Peng Ming-min, who returned from exile on Nov 01, 1992 backs the DPP.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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China warns US off Taiwan test site
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Taiwan is part of Chinese territory, and the US should therefore not intervene to stop China undertaking military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, according to Chinese foreign minister Qian Qichen. China is soon to begin nine days of naval and aircraft exercises, and is clearly attempting to put pressure on Taiwan in the run-up to presidential elections on Mar 23, 1996. The US has criticised China's actions, and has moved an aircraft carrier into the region.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Peking's foe triumphs in Taiwan poll
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Taiwanese president Lee Teng-hui, the candidate of the ruling Kuomintang (KMT) party, won 54% of the vote in the island's first democratic presidential election. Some observers believe that support for him was boosted by the aggressive attitude towards Taiwan which China adopted in the run-up to the election. The strong sign that the Taiwanese are not prepared to give in to China may force China to reassess its strategy towards Taiwan.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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