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re: Ten Questions and Answers About Taiwan Today

A little out of date, maybe, Frank?

From your link: "There will be elections for most parliamentary seats in 1992."

And who the heck is Professor Chen Wen-Chen?

A little more current:

Over the past 15 years, Taiwan has moved rapidly toward full democracy. Elections for important posts in the government are held regularly, political parties have matured, and people actively participate in elections. The people of Taiwan now have greater control over affairs of state than ever before. Taiwan's lively politics prove that democratization on the island has progressed considerably.

In fact, more posts are filled by election in Taiwan than in many other democratic countries in the world, and an election is usually held every year. Average turnout rates in Taiwan's elections are around 70 percent of eligible voters; lower in comparison to some European countries, but much higher than in the United States.


From ROC website - admittedly not entirely unbiassed, but I don't think they would outright lie on the site.

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