Here is a thread of election-related columns I've done so far this year. Good for getting up to speed on the subject:

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2026/01/10/2003850355

Donovan’s Deep Dives: The stakes in this year’s nine-in-one elections

台北時報

The TPP started the year in their best shape in awhile:

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2026/01/08/2003850233

Donovan’s Deep Dives: The TPP enters the year strong, but faces headwinds

台北時報
@donovan_smith
Please don't give that clown 🤡 #Huang_Kuo_chang (#黃國昌, #TPP) the bumbler ex-president #Ma_Ying_jeou (#馬英九, #KMT) "Harvard graduate with movie star looks" treatment. 🤦🏽‍♂️
@TimMaddog I personally am no fan of Huang, but this sort of thing does impress some voters, so it needs to be included in analysis.