📉 Hey there, trendsetters! Big news coming from the island of Taiwan—recent polls are showing that support for Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te has taken a surprising dip!
A survey released by the Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation on Tuesday revealed that only 48% of people in Taiwan expressed general approval of Lai Ching-te. That's a whopping 9.8 percentage point drop from last month when he first took office on May 20. 😮
According to You Ying-lung, chairman of the foundation, each percentage point represents about 195,000 people. So, we're talking about nearly two million residents shifting their opinions in less than a month! 🚀 Talk about a rollercoaster ride! 🎢
Experts are saying this could be a serious warning signal for Lai and his party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
In another twist, a survey by TVBS, also released on Tuesday, showed that over half (53%) of respondents disapproved of the performance of legislators from the DPP. Ouch! 😬
What's causing this sudden change of heart among the residents of Taiwan? While the polls didn't dive into specifics, it's clear that Lai Ching-te and the DPP might need to tune in to the concerns of the people to regain their support. 💪
Stay tuned, savvy readers! We'll keep you updated on how this political drama unfolds in the Taiwan region. 🎬
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Poll: Support for Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te tumbles in first month
cgtn.com
