Latest Taiwan election survey is more bad news for Tsai Ing-wen’s ruling DPP

An independent poll found support for DPP presidential front runner William Lai fell below 30 per cent for the first time since he entered the race

Survey shows Tsai’s disapproval rating jumped to highest level since April 2019

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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s approval rating in October slipped to 36.5 per cent from last month’s 38.4 per cent, her worst polling since April 2019, according to a new survey. Photo: EPA-EFE

Published: 9:09pm, 24 Oct 2023

Support from Taiwanese voters for the ruling independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party presidential front runner William Lai Ching-te has fallen below 30 per cent for the first time in seven months.

The latest survey by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation on Tuesday also showed President Tsai Ing-wen’s approval rating continued to slump as support for her independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government declined further.

The survey results were the latest worrisome sign for the DPP which is seeking to break a long-time political trend on the island that has seen the ruling party hand over power to contenders after holding power for two four-year presidential terms, observers said.

Tsai’s approval rating in October slipped to 36.5 per cent from last month’s 38.4 per cent, her worst polling since April 2019, according to the latest survey.

The Taipei-based independent polling agency, which is known for its impartial stance, found disapproval of Tsai rose to 53 per cent from 48.2 per cent in September – the highest level since April 2019.

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