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Ruling party loses youth vote to Chiang Wan-an, poll finds
TVBS poll shows Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an leading DPP challenger Shen Pao-yang by 28 points. The incumbent even leads among voters aged 20-29.
2026/05/28 13:49
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TVBS Poll: Stock market surge masks governance shortcomings
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s approval rose from 32% to 38% on economic growth, but governance satisfaction stayed at 31%. Here is what to know.
2026/05/18 19:21
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Lai Ching-te marks two years with mixed reviews from voters
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s approval climbs to 38% at two-year mark as economic satisfaction surges 12 points, but anti-fraud efforts score worst rating.
2026/05/14 17:08
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From Ma to Cheng: Taiwan’s summit views show rare stability
A decade after Ma-Xi, Taiwanese views on China dialogue remain stable. New poll reveals 27-point gap between support for official talks vs. opposition outreach.
2026/04/24 18:56
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TVBS poll: Taiwanese want talks, just not opposition-led
A TVBS poll finds 66% of Taiwanese support resuming government talks with Beijing, but only 39% backed the KMT chairwoman’s April meeting with Xi Jinping.
2026/04/24 17:06
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Johnny Chiang secures KMT nomination for Taichung mayor
Johnny Chiang wins KMT primary poll for Taichung mayor, defeating Yang Chiung-ying. He will face DPP’s Ho Hsin-chun in November 2026 local elections.
2026/03/31 13:40
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Why Cheng Li-chiun may finally say yes to Taipei mayor bid
Taiwan’s ruling DPP faces pressure to draft Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun for Taipei’s mayoral race despite polls showing her trailing Mayor Chiang Wan-an by 37 points.
2026/01/31 15:56
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Mayor Lu’s satisfaction rate drops 6 points to 60% in poll
TVBS Poll Center’s latest survey shows 60% of Taichung residents are satisfied with Mayor Lu Shiow-yen’s administration. Lu, a strong KMT candidate, may challenge President Lai in 2028.
2026/01/24 08:00
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New Taipei mayoral poll reveals tight three-way contest
A Formosa Publishing poll shows KMT’s Lee Shu-chuan leading the New Taipei mayoral race with 34.2% support. DPP’s Su Chiao-hui follows closely at 32.7%.
2026/01/23 10:23
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Huang Kuo-chang’s New Taipei bid hits demographic wall: Poll
New TVBS poll shows Taipei’s Lee Szu-chuan as only opposition candidate who can beat DPP’s Su Chiao-hui in New Taipei mayoral race. TPP’s Huang trails by 6 points.
2026/01/20 22:04
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New poll shows tight race in Kaohsiung mayoral election
Ko Chih-en leads Lai Jui-lung by 6.3 points in Kaohsiung, according to an ETtoday poll. Ko has strong KMT support, while Lai is backed by DPP voters.
2026/01/19 09:09
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Lai Rui-long wins DPP primary for Kaohsiung mayor
Lai Rui-long wins the DPP primary for Kaohsiung mayor, defeating KMT’s Ko Chih-en and three DPP rivals. The poll results were validated on Jan. 13.
2026/01/13 11:59
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President Lai’s approval rating narrows gap in new poll
Taiwan’s latest poll shows a split in public opinion on President Lai Ching-te’s leadership, with 48.6% disapproval and 43.4% approval. His assertive governance and recent strategies, including a major investment plan, have narrowed the gap.
2025/12/23 12:00
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Cathay poll reveals 46% anticipate salary increases in 2026
Cathay Financial’s December survey reveals mixed expectations for 2026 bonuses and salaries. While 57% foresee bonuses of one to three months, 48% expect unchanged salaries. Economic optimism declines, yet home-buying interest rises slightly.
2025/12/22 10:00
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Public splits on Taiwan premier’s refusal to sign budget law
Poll shows public split on Cho’s decision. 39% support Cho; 43% oppose his stance. DPP backs Cho; KMT and TPP oppose him. Survey involved 1,077 adults, ±2.99% error.
2025/12/19 10:33
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New Taiwan poll dismisses 2027 China takeover fears: TPP
Taiwan People’s Party poll shows 65.3% of respondents doubt a Chinese military takeover by 2027. Public opinion is split on the NT$1.25 trillion defense budget.
2025/12/12 15:26
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Recall wave drives Taiwan’s word of year selection in 2025
Taiwan has selected "罷" (ba), meaning "stop" or "dismiss," as its word of the year for 2025, with over 15,000 public votes. The character reflects Taiwan’s political climate marked by a wave of recall elections. United Daily News organized the 18th annual poll, with Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting participating in the announcement event. The selection surpassed "詐" (frauds) and "淹" (flood), highlighting major societal concerns in Taiwan.
2025/12/11 12:00
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Chiang Wan-an approval rises amid Nvidia deal progress
Poll shows 59% satisfaction with Mayor Chiang. 25% of residents express dissatisfaction. Nvidia to build HQ in Beitou Shilin Tech Park. Jensen Huang may attend the signing ceremony.
2025/12/08 20:00
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Chiang Wan-an dominates 2026 Taipei mayoral race polling
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an leads the 2026 mayoral race, according to a TVBS poll. Chiang outpaces DPP contenders, but young voters lean towards legislator Wang Shih-chien.
2025/12/08 17:49
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Poll shows 64% of Taipei residents back Shanghai exchanges
Taipei’s poll shows 64.1% support for city exchanges with Shanghai, highlighting the importance of dialogue amid cross-strait tensions. Mayor Chiang plans a December visit.
2025/12/03 11:17
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Kaohsiung race tightens between DPP and KMT candidates
TVBS News reports a tight race in Kaohsiung between DPP’s Lai Jui-lung and KMT’s Ko Chih-en. Polls show differing leads, with environmental issues and allegations influencing the campaign.
2025/12/03 10:00
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Poll places Wang first among five DPP Taipei hopefuls: Wu
Enoch Wu unveils a poll showing Wang Shih-cheng leading Taipei mayoral race with 33% support. Wu stresses the need for data-driven decisions in DPP’s candidate selection.
2025/11/26 17:00
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Taiwan poll shows 86% want much tougher fraud penalties
A TVBS survey reveals 86% of Taiwanese citizens find fraud penalties too lenient. Support for caning fraudsters is high. Critics blame the DPP for rising fraud.
2025/11/21 16:00
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Taiwan opposition party sets deadline for poll strategy
The Taiwan People’s Party plans to finalize its polling strategy for the 2026 local elections by March. Secretary-General Chou Yu-hsiu emphasizes cooperation with the Kuomintang and highlights key regions for collaboration.
2025/11/10 21:00
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Hsu claims strongest candidacy for Kaohsiung mayoral race
Hsu Chih-chieh claims to be the strongest DPP candidate for Kaohsiung’s mayoral primary, aiming to surpass KMT’s Ko Chih-en. He cites broad party support and strong poll rankings.
2025/11/10 12:00