Was 2005 A Critical Election in Taiwan? Locating the Start of a New Political Era

Main author: Fell, Dafydd
Format: Journal Article           
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Summary: This study applies the concept of critical elections to Taiwan’s recent political history. Instead of 2008, it is argued that 2005 deserves the title of a critical election. Politi- cal developments in 2005 laid the foundations for the Kuomintang’s return to politi- cal dominance.