Hong Kongers in Taiwan firmly support the ruling party after watching China erode freedoms at home
Tuesday, 9 January 2024 Many Taiwanese immigrants from Hong Kong, witnessing the erosion of civil liberties at home, support Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the upcoming presidential election. They prefer a party committed to preserving Taiwan's de facto independence and democratic values. Despite some disappointment with Taiwan's immigration policies, the immigrants remain steadfast in their support for the DPP due to its firm stance on autonomy from Beijing. The DPP's primary competitor, the Nationalist Party, concurs with Beijing's view that both sides belong to a single Chinese nation.
China is accused of using military threats, diplomatic pressure, fake news, and financial inducements to influence Taiwan's elections and favor candidates supporting unification. China aims to control Taiwan, a self-governing democracy with a high-tech economy that supplies key components...
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Trump Gains GOP Endorsements , After New Hampshire Win.
Donald Trump won the
New Hampshire primary on Jan. 23.
He received 54.6% of the vote,
while Nikki Haley received 43.2%. .
He received 54.6%..
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