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Taiwan election may be gauge of support for president's referendum, International Herald Tribune (2008)

Taiwan voters will go to the polls Saturday in the first of two closely spaced elections that will shape the self-governing island's strategy for dealing with its rival China.

Taiwan: Pan-Green Coalition Vs. Pan-Blue Coalition, Channel NewsAsia (2008)

Taiwan's political structure is divided into two camps – the pan-Green coalition and the pan-Blue coalition.

Taiwan DPP blames election clash on police overreaction, Taiwan News (2009)

Referring to the election clash that occurred during last year's presidential elections between the presidential candidates and their entourages, the opposition Democratic Progressive Party announced on Wednesday that it believes that the police response was the main cause of the clash and it blamed the police for "treating its supporters as criminals".

Taiwan elections to test China-friendly ruling party, Reuters (2009)

A year and a half after the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) candidate Ma became a president, he is facing the first test in Saturday's local poll, in which county magistrates and city mayors, county and city councilors and township chiefs will be elected.

Taiwan: A voter message for Mr. Ma, The Wall Street Journal (2009)

Even though the ruling Kuomintang Party took 12 out of 17 districts in the local elections, more than 45% of votes went to the opposition Democratic Progressive Party, which represents a 7% increase from previous local elections in 2005. At the same time, DDP took one more magistracy post from Kuomintang, increasing the number of its magistrates to 4.

Taiwan: Referendum drive against U.S. beef imports moving into second phase, Taiwan News (2010)

Cabinet's Referendum Screening Committee moved the referendum initiative on the U.S. beef imports one step further by designating it in conformity with law. The civic campaign for the proposed referendum will ask the voters to veto the government's November decision to open Taiwan's market to U.S. beef and demand that the government re-negotiate the trade protocol. Central Election Commission is now expected to check if those who signed the petition were eligible voters.

Taiwan: DPP, KMT fight to win 3 seats in legislators' re-election, Radio Taiwan International (2010)

Legislators' re-elections will be held in 3 counties on January 9, 2010. While the ruling Kuomintang hopes to win all 3 seats, the Premier called the campaign tight and the Democratic Progressive Party has some chances to win.

Taiwan: KMT defeated in legislative by-elections, United Daily News (2010)

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party won all three seats in the January 9 legislative by-elections, which means that the DPP's seats in the Legislative Yuan will increase from 27 to 30, while KMT retains 74. Additional by-elections to fill four remaining vacant seats will take place on February 27.

Taiwan: Parties gear up for final push to Feb. 27 legislative by-elections, Taiwan News (2010)

Taiwan's ruling and main opposition parties are working hard to a final push for the four legislative by-elections that will take place on 27 Feb, races that both parties see as must-wins.

Taiwan: KMT bungles yet another by-election losing 3 of 4 seats, The China Post (2010)

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party gained three of the four Legislative Yuan seats up for grabs in the by-elections held to fill open positions in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Hualien and Chiayi counties. This voting was seen as a test for the KMT in which it failed.

Taiwan: Election mentality hurts governing, China Post (2010)

With municipal elections due at the end of the year, politicians in Taiwan's ruling Kuomintang (KMT) are becoming increasingly nervous about supporting unpopular measures.

Opposition leader urges Central Election Commission to do its job, Focus Taiwan News Channel (2010)

The Referendum Review Commission rejected a referendum initiative presented by the opposition Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU), claiming that the referendum question was contradictory. The opposition party, however, asked the Central Election Commission to intervene.

Taiwan: Looking beyond local elections, Taipei Times (2010)

This article discusses the new political strategy of the Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan. After the successful June 13 local elections, the party is looking forward to the municipality elections on November 27.

Taiwan: Democratic Progressive Party promises a brighter future, Taipes Times (2010)

This article reports on the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) congress. The party is getting ready for the November 27 elections.

Taiwan's Kuomintang feeling the heat ahead of municipal elections, Channel News Asia (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates on the municipal elections in Taiwan. The elections are months away, but the political parties are already preparing their campaigns. Most of the polls show the people's disappointment with the ruling Kuomintang, while the opposition Democratic Progressive Party appear to be gaining popularity.

Taiwan: Candidates begin registration for mid-term elections, Focus Taiwan (2010)

This article reports on the registration procedures for candidates of the mayoral and council elections in five municipalities in Taiwan, including Taipei. Registration will end on September 17, as the elections are scheduled for November 27.

Taiwan: Scholars, CEC address combining of elections, The China Post (2011)

The article discusses the issue of combining the dates of Taiwan presidential and legislative elections in 2012. Combined poll would cut costs and made voting easier, but the Central Elevtoral Commission and the Ministry of the Interior stated that more study and planning would be needed before any actual implementation could take place.

Taiwan Sets Elections for January, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

Taiwan will hold presidential and parliamentary elections simultaneously in January 2012. The ruling party Kuomingtan will compete with the opposition Democratic Progressive Party.

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Taiwan: KMT formally nominates President Ma to run for 2nd term, Focus Taiwan (2011)

The article reports that Taiwan's ruling Kuomingtan party has nominated - as expected - president Ma Ying-jeou as its candidate in 2012 presidential elections.

Author of Policy That Enraged China to Challenge Ma for Taiwan Presidency, Bloomberg (2011)

The article reports that Taiwan's opposition party DPP has nominated Tsai Ing-wen as its candidate in the 2012 presidential elections. Tsai is the first woman candidate in Taiwan's presidential elections and also the author of a policy that prompted China to cut off dialogue with Taiwan a decade ago.

Taiwan: Chen Chih-chung to run in election, Taipei Times (2011)

Chen Chih-chung, a former independent Kaohsiung district councilor, announced that he would take part in the legislative elections in January. His participation was not certain since he was recently found guilty of perjury by the Supreme Court of Justice and sentenced to 3 months of prison. Chih-chung argues his sentence was set because of political reasons.

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