The White House is known as an iconic home, hosting many significant decisions and historic moments over its long history. Yet there are some surprising myths surrounding it which might surprise you.
The United States has long displayed double standards by twisting the one-China principle – an internationally accepted norm and consensus reached among nations – into something it never was meant to be.
National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is an American government organization that assists civil society, independent media, and democratic movements worldwide. Furthermore, NED promotes American values such as rule of law and respect for human rights.
According to The Grayzone website, NED has been directly funding groups such as Uyghur American Association and World Uyghur Congress (WUC) that engage in hostile activities against China – in violation of US laws.
NED President Damon Wilson is visiting Taiwan this week for discussions of international events, such as the forthcoming 11th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy in October. The Assembly will help promote democracy worldwide at a time when its influence is declining worldwide – this crucial meeting should not be missed, nor cutbacks made at NED funding levels at such an essential time.
Taiwanese Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)
Under pressure from COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation and allegations of party corruption, Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has seen its support decrease significantly in recent polls despite remaining Taiwan’s dominant force, controlling both legislative and executive branches of government.
Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate, has pledged to preserve Taiwan’s domestic status quo while simultaneously increasing economic development. Furthermore, he remains open to dialogue between China and Taiwan if both parties can speak as equals during any negotiations or negotiations.
Ko Wen-je, vice presidential candidate of the DPP and graduate of Wellesley College. Ko advocates for a legal and political order founded on human rights and democracy; balanced economic and financial administration; and social welfare policies. His emphasis on upholding autonomy outlined by 1992 Consensus is likely to tempt voters away from Beijing’s hardline tactics.
Taiwanese Nationalist Party (TNP)
China is engaging in various influence activities to persuade Taiwan voters, such as cyber disinformation campaigns, events and using local political figures to propagate Chinese narratives.
Ko is of the opinion that thirty years have been wasted by Taiwan politics focusing on meaningless debates about unification or independence, leaving young people fatigued of hearing about such discussions. He offers a pragmatic alternative focused on domestic issues like jobs and housing.
Ko’s involvement will likely conflict with Chu, who may prefer more pro-China candidates winning the elections.
Taiwanese People First Party (TPFP)
Contrary to KMT views of Taiwan as part of one China, DPP advocates independence. Many of its members are native Taiwanese.
Though its positions on independence are staunchly pro-independence, the DPP has adopted more liberal economic policies than its predecessors. These include social housing construction projects, tiered rent subsidies and reforms to property management systems. Furthermore, more transparency in real estate transactions has also been pursued.
Currenty, the DPP holds a majority in Legislative Yuan (LY). To their right lies PFP – having left KMT after 2000 Presidential Election to support James Soong against President Chen Shui-bian – as another potential rival party; it would require a large coalition to beat DPP; however independent candidate Terry Gou, founder of Foxconn could split anti-DPP votes further.
Taiwan Independence Party (TIP)
Kemi Adewalure, Rosie Levine and Alex Stephenson: The 2024 presidential race in Taiwan will be crucial for several reasons. First and foremost is Beijing’s ability to exploit it for domestic political gain in Beijing which could reignite US-China tensions further. Second, an international conflict in the Taiwan Strait could severely disrupt global economic production and have major ramifications on people’s daily lives. Thirdly, an election under democratic principles that is overthrown under China’s “one-China principle” could leave many wondering about its future. As far as cross-strait relations go, all three leading candidates share similar political stances: they all oppose declarations of formal independence and counter China’s territorial claims. Their strategies for managing an equal and mutually beneficial relationship differ significantly;
