Taiwan economy an electoral weak spot for Tsai Ing-wen despite strong record

Taiwan economy an electoral weak spot for Tsai Ing-wen despite strong record

The Straits Times - Asia·2020-01-08 13:41

TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen looks set to secure a second term inelections this weekend, but her Achilles heel is an economy that China has squeezed relentlessly in an effort to assert its control over the island's future.

Despite Beijing's pressure campaign, Ms Tsai can boast a solid economic record, with the lowest unemployment for decades and strong export growth.

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