Taiwan’s Elections Are a Model for the World, but Its Campaigns Lack Substance

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Taiwan’s Elections Are a Model for the World, but Its Campaigns Lack Substance

In January, I had the opportunity to observe Taiwan’s presidential and legislative elections. What I saw was a model for democratic systems everywhere. Particularly impressive were the quick, orderly process by which voters filed through polling stations and the efficient and transparent way votes were counted and a winner was announced.