In mainland China, the public is beginning to call for the unification of ‘One China’ under Taiwan’s liberal democratic system. The recent presidential election in Taiwan, which saw pro-democracy candidates William Lai Ching-te elected as president and Hsiao Bi-khim as vice president, has sparked anticipation among observers that there may be calls for political changes in China.
Mainland Chinese media, which is controlled by the ruling CCP, did not cover the Taiwan election, although many citizens sought out live reports online. The CCP is afraid that the democratic election process in Taiwan could be seen by mainlanders, leading to demands for change. This is why they did not allow information about the election to be known to the public.
Taiwan’s general election demonstrated the citizens’ civic mindedness, public speaking skills, and the ability to present their ideas effectively. For many, the election also showed that the Chinese people do not have the rights offered in a democratic country.
The CCP’s unification of China and its suppression of human rights has no future. As such, the people of mainland China are beginning to express support for Taiwan’s liberal democratic values. The public is becoming increasingly aware of the need for political change in China and see Taiwan as a model for modern democratic elections in the future. This growing sentiment suggests potential changes in China’s political system.