The fundamental problem in Taiwanese democracy is if the opposition wins one election, they merge with the mainland - it means the ruling party can do whatever they want and still get votes.

[–] jlh@lemmy.jlh.name 13 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Obviously the main issue in Taiwan is China relations.

Usually minor issues can find representation via multiple parties in Europe. Two parties in the same "Chinese independence" coalition could differ from each other on more minor issues.

From what I can understand from skimming Wikipedia, I guess NPP fulfills this role a bit, but it's tough when a majority of the seats in the legislature are decided by FPTP.

Taiwan probably needs an electoral reform towards a more PR-based system like those found in Sweden and Germany.

[–] _edge@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Or maybe Taiwan needs a better opposition.

[–] OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago

Better opposition would split the vote and give the pro-mainland party a win

[–] IWantToFuckSpez@kbin.social 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I doubt the US would allow a merger. TSMC is too important to fall into CCP’s hands. Not to mention the amount of US ordnances that stored in Taiwan.

[–] TigrisMorte@kbin.social 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Shockingly, the US would not be given a say and would be left to react. Which means the entire thing becomes a blood bath if the US doesn't prevent it prior.

[–] YaBoyMax@programming.dev 4 points 11 months ago

The US wields immense geopolitical power; of course they get a say. That's not to say that it could prevent an annexation if the CCP wanted it badly enough, but Washington has no shortage of levers to pull to make it as unattractive an option as possible.