Divided Opposition Threatens Taiwan's 2028 Election Hopes As Taiwan prepares for its local elections, a controversy between the island's main opposition parties has raised concerns about the stability of their alliance.
The rift over mayoral candidates in Zhubei, a key battleground in Hsinchu county, could have far reaching implications for Taiwan's politics.
The Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP), two parties with a history of rivalry, had agreed to field joint candidates in several municipalities.