[20020510]RS21093_2001年12月台湾选举.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21093Updated May 10, 2002Taiwans December 2001 ElectionsKerry DumbaughSpecialist in Asian AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryIn December 1, 2001 elections, Taiwans Nationalist (KMT) Party lost itslegislative majority for the first time in 50 years, dropping from 123 seats to 68. Thisleaves the Democratic Progressive Party the largest bloc in the legislature, at 87 seats.As a result, current DPP President Chen Shui-bian may gain more legislative support forhis policy agenda, which until now often has been blocked by the KMT-controlled body.The new fluidity and uncertainty on Taiwans political scene has implications for U.S.-Taiwan-China relations. This report will be updated as events warrant.Legislative Election ResultsIn elections on December 1, 2001, President Chens Democratic Progressive Party(DPP) increased its representation in the 225-member legislature from 66 to 87, while thestruggling KMT Party went from the 123 seats it won in the 1998 elections to just 68seats, losing its majority in the legislature for the first time in 50 years. A