China Critic Challenges Opposition’s Decades-Old Grip in Taipei
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An unexpectedly close race for mayor of Taiwan’s capital is raising doubts about one of the opposition’s brightest prospects, potentially strengthening President Lai Ching-te’s hand and elevating an outspoken China critic who advocates bolstering the island’s defenses.
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China Critic Challenges Opposition’s Decades-Old Grip in Taipei. An unexpectedly close race for mayor of Taiwan’s capital is raising doubts about one of the opposition’s brightest prospects, potentially strengthening President Lai Ching-te’s hand and elevating an outspoken China critic who advocates bolstering the island’s defenses. Covered by 1 publications. Bloomberg Politics: China Critic Challenges Opposition’s Decades-Old Grip in Taipei.
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- Bloomberg Politics United States China Critic Challenges Opposition’s Decades-Old Grip in Taipei An unexpectedly close race for mayor of Taiwan’s capital is raising doubts about one of the opposition’s brightest prospects, potentially strengthening President Lai Ching-te’s hand and elevating an outspoken China critic who advocates bolstering the island’s defenses. 29 Oct · Tier 1
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