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Taiwan Forecast: Strong AI Growth Amid Political Headwinds and Energy Pressure - BowerGroupAsia
Taiwan Forecast (BowerGroupAsia) analyzes how Taiwan’s 2026–2028 political and economic dynamics interact with regional security, diplomacy, and AI-driven growth. Key points: - Elections and politics: November 28, 2026 local elections act as a midterm test for President Lai and the DPP, with outcomes shaping the 2028 presidential race and party morale. A strong DPP showing would bolster Lai’s momentum; a major DPP defeat could weaken leadership and influence cross-party coor
2026-06-24Returning to 'one China' status quo key to restarting talks: KMT head - Focus Taiwan
Summary: - KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun says restoring the Taiwan Strait status quo of “one China” is essential to restart cross-strait talks, based on the 1992 consensus and an anti–Taiwan independence stance. - She argues that dialogue with Beijing, without preconditions, is the only path to peaceful, stable relations; defense boosting remains important. - The KMT frames the DPP’s stance—rejecting the 1992 consensus and pursuing a Taiwan-is-sovereign narrative—as the main ba
2026-06-24National Security Without Consensus: Taiwan's Domestic Politics ...
Summary: The article analyzes how Taiwan’s domestic politics shape its foreign policy, diplomacy, elections, economy, and security under pressure from China. Key points: - Taiwan’s external security environment—China’s military pressure, gray-zone tactics, and diplomatic coercion—has intensified since Tsai Ing-wen’s presidency, while cross-Strait talks remain frozen. - Taiwan’s rising international visibility (semiconductors, COVID-19 response, democratic resilience) raises d
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