This study applies the concept of critical elections to Taiwan's recent political history. Instead of 2008, it is argued that 2005 deserves the title of a critical election. Political developments in 2005 laid the foundations for the Kuomintang's return to political dominance.

Keywords:
critical elections, Taiwan, political parties, Kuomintang, Democratic Progressive Party
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