Tsai Ing-wen elected as Taiwan's first female president

Tsai Ing-wen elected as Taiwan's first female president

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The transcript discusses the election in Taiwan where counties voted for a new president and legislature. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won a significant victory in 2016, defeating the KMT candidate Eric Chu and securing a majority in parliament. The mainland emphasized the 'one China' policy, while Taiwan pledged to maintain peace and highlighted its commitment to democracy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which party led the polls in 2012 before the shift in voter preference?

New Power Party

Taiwan Solidarity Union

Kuomintang (KMT)

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the KMT candidate defeated by Tsai Ing-wen in the 2016 elections?

Eric Chu

Han Kuo-yu

James Soong

Ma Ying-jeou

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many seats did the DPP secure in the legislative parliament?

90 seats

45 seats

113 seats

68 seats

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the mainland's reaction to the DPP's victory?

They imposed sanctions

They emphasized the 'one China' policy

They congratulated the DPP

They ignored the results

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Tsai Ing-wen pledge regarding relations with Beijing?

To increase military presence

To seek independence

To maintain peace

To cut all ties