PoliticsOne month before Taiwan’s local elections, could typhoon days affect the vote?
As Typhoon Fengshen approached, 21 of Taiwan’s 22 counties and cities announced work and school closures for the following day, drawing public attention ahead of local elections. The report examines research on election-year closures and political incentives, including reactions to Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s and Taitung County’s decisions, as well as the impact on working parents.
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BBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-10-23 10:33Original
One month before Taiwan’s local elections, could typhoon days affect the vote?
Politics