PHOTO ESSAY/Democracy in flashback: Taiwan marks 30 years since first direct presidential election
03/23/2026 11:56 AM
Thirty years ago today, Taiwan held its first direct presidential election, a defining moment in its transition to democracy. To mark the anniversary, CNA has selected a series of images capturing the atmosphere of the time.
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