Taiwan's new leader Lai Ching-te is facing a rocky start, with a 48% approval rating—a nearly 10% plunge since taking office on May 20, per a Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation poll released Tuesday. 📉 The drop translates to roughly 1.9 million fewer supporters in just one month, signaling growing frustration among residents of Taiwan.
\"This is a significant warning,\" said foundation chairman You Ying-lung, noting each percentage point represents ~195,000 people. Meanwhile, a separate TVBS survey revealed 53% disapprove of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators' performance. 🚨
Analysts speculate the backlash stems from economic uncertainties and cross-strait tensions. While Lai’s DPP has historically leaned toward Taiwan-centric policies, the latest numbers suggest voters are demanding clearer solutions to inflation and strained regional ties. 💼🌏
With whispers of a \"honeymoon phase fail\" trending online, all eyes are on how Lai’s team will course-correct. Will this spark a policy reboot? 🔄⚡
