(11/27/03) - Taiwanese Satisfied With Shui-bian
(CPOD) Nov. 27, 2003 – Many residents of Taiwan are content with Chen Shui-bian, according to a poll by the Cabinet’s Research, Development and Evaluation Commission. 52 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president’s performance.
(CPOD) Nov. 27, 2003 – Many residents of Taiwan are content with Chen Shui-bian, according to a poll by the Cabinet’s Research, Development and Evaluation Commission. 52 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president’s performance.
The Legislative Yuan is contemplating a referendum on independence. To this date, Mainland China considers the island a “renegade province” and reserves the right to bring it under control.
Shui-bian is expected to seek a new term in the next presidential election, but is yet to name a vice-presidential nominee. Two defeated candidates from the 2000 contest –Lien Chan of Kuomintang and James Soong of the People First Party– announced an alliance and are expected to run on a joint-ticket. The election will take place on Mar. 20, 2004.
Polling Data
Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with Chen Shui-bian’s performance as president?
Satisfied | 52% |
Dissatisfied | 32% |
Source: Cabinet’s Research, Development and Evaluation Commission
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,086 Taiwanese adults, conducted on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11, 2003. No margin of error was provided.