Taiwan in the Era of Tsai Ing-wen: Changes and Challenges

This book examines the factors that led to Tsai Ing-wen's election as President of Taiwan in 2016 and her re-election in 2020,and provides a comprehensive analysis of this pivotal period in Taiwanese politics,policy,and international relations. It explores the challenges and opportunities that Tsai's administration has faced,including economic transitions,social justice issues,national identity,and relations with China and the United States.

Format: Hardback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) victory in Taiwan's 2016 presidential and legislative elections marked a significant turning point in the country's political landscape. This was the third peaceful power transition between political parties in Taiwan's democratic era, further consolidating the country's democracy. Tsai Ing-wen's election also made history as the Republic of China's first female president, bringing a new perspective to the nation's leadership.

During her administration, Tsai Ing-wen has pursued an ambitious agenda of domestic and foreign policy reforms. Some of her key initiatives include promoting renewable energy, improving education and healthcare systems, and advancing gender equality. However, her administration has also faced several challenges, such as steering through economic transitions, addressing contentious issues of social justice, national identity, and cultural change, and navigating an external environment defined by an increasingly powerful and hostile China, as well as a more supportive but less predictable United States.

In Taiwan in the Era of Tsai Ing-wen, leading experts from the United States and Taiwan come together to chart the progress and problems of Tsai's first term and the prospects for Taiwan during her second term and beyond. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of this pivotal period in Taiwan's politics, policy, and international relations, making it an essential read for students and scholars of Taiwan studies, Political Science, Law, Economics, and International Relations.

The DPP's victory in 2016 was a significant milestone for Taiwan's democracy, and Tsai Ing-wen's leadership has brought about significant changes in the country's political and social landscape. However, there are still many challenges that Taiwan faces, and it will be interesting to see how the country navigates these challenges in the years to come. This book provides valuable insights into the current state of Taiwan's politics and offers a roadmap for understanding the country's future trajectory.

Weight: 642g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367366865