Beneath the DPP's Victory, the KMT's Youth Movement Is on the Rise – The Diplomat
The KMT has long been a Taiwanese political synonym for gerontocracy, but now its youth movement finally appears to be coming to fruition.
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The KMT has long been a Taiwanese political synonym for gerontocracy, but now its youth movement finally appears to be coming to fruition.
While there is plenty of daylight between the DPP and KMT, the two parties have converged on remarkably similar positions with regards to national sovereignty.
The KMT’s failed 2020 presidential candidate will hold the reins of the legislature, even while the DPP keeps the presidency.
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The party is facing internal pressure, especially from its younger members, for renewal – including a review of its stance on cross-strait relations.