[CLSTR]
API
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [QUIET] · [POLITICS]

2 clusters · 9 sources · 28 days · First seen · Last updated

Taiwan political approval trends

Overview

Public opinion polls in late 2026 indicate a rising trend in political trust for the Democratic Progressive Party leadership in Taiwan.

In September, President Lai Ching-te’s trust rating reached 51.2%, the first time it had exceeded 50% since April 2025. During this period, 75.7% of respondents rejected the “One Country, Two Systems” model, and favorability toward the Chinese Communist Party fell to 7.5%.

By October, President Lai’s trust rating increased further to 53.0%, while his disapproval rating declined to 35.4%. Additionally, Premier Cho Jung-tai experienced a rise in performance approval, reaching 47.7%, which marked a new high since his inauguration.

Entities

Democratic Progressive Party · Lai Ching-te · Kuomintang · Dai Li-an · Taipei

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Taipei mayoral race: Shen Pao-yang leads Chiang Wan-an in recent polls

    Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Pao-yang has overtaken incumbent Chiang Wan-an in recent polls, signaling a major shift in the upcoming November 28 election.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Taiwan public opinion poll shows rising trust in President Lai

    Taiwan's September 2026 poll shows President Lai Ching-te's trust rating exceeding 50% for the first time since April 2025, while 75.7% of respondents reject the 'One Country, Two Systems' model.

Sources

886.news · achgut.com · bccnews.com.tw · courrierinternational.com · ctinews.com · epochtimes.com · folgefonnsenteret.no · taronews.tw · tw.nextapple.com