Taiwan election: It's not war young voters worry about - it's jobs
With high home prices and stagnant wages, young voters care more about the economy than Beijing's threats.
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With high home prices and stagnant wages, young voters care more about the economy than Beijing's threats.
Voting begins on Saturday in the most closely watched election in Taiwan since its first in 1996 amid the existential threat of China
A recent survey of 15,000 Taiwanese by Commonwealth Magazine saw most stating that economic development should be their next president's top priority, over national security and cross-strait relations.
During his campaign, Hou Yu-ih has battled an image problem – for himself as well as his party, which is struggling to stay relevant in rapidly changing Taiwan
At the island’s election rallies, warming up the crowd for candidates is crucial. “You have to light a fire in their hearts,” one host says.