# Taiwan political approval trends

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taiwan-political-approval-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-26T14:26:56.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: 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.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwan-political-polls-show-rising-approval-for-lai-ching-te-and-premier-cho-jung-tai

### 2026-09-29: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwan-public-opinion-poll-shows-rising-trust-in-president-lai

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