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Story summary
- Taiwan’s women occupy 42 percent of legislative seats, the highest share in Asia.
- The nation elected its first female president in 2016 and re-elected her in 2020.
- Taiwan has appointed two female vice presidents since 2000.
- Taiwan uses electoral quotas and reserved seats to increase women’s political participation.
- New research finds most elected women won without relying on quotas.