As the New Year approaches, Taiwan prepares for elections that will be key to determining strategic directions for development.

Despite the confident leadership of the Democratic Progressive Party, the election battle is becoming increasingly competitive. The influence of Washington and Beijing, internal intrigue and even the gender aspect add complexity to the election process.

According to Newsthe three key candidates – Lai Qingde, Hou Yi and Ke Wenzhe – represent different party coalitions and have different positions on the issue of Taiwan’s status, making the election particularly tense.

The New Year will be a turning point for strategic planning and charting the island’s future course, despite the challenges and uncertainty of the election period.