Heather Bakken

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As Taiwan’s William Lai Takes Power, a Test for Canada and Democracy

As Taiwan’s William Lai Takes Power, a Test for Canada and Democracy

Taiwan’s post-election transition period presents a series of contrasts and contradictions that will test its resiliency as a democracy. It is in Canada’s interest – and in the interest of both our Euro-Atlantic and Five Eyes alliances – that democratic Taiwan pass this test. On May 20, Taiwan’s outgoing president, Tsai Ing-wen, handed the reigns to her vice-president, William Lai...

Free Press, Fair Elections and Democracy.