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Taiwan election: Young voters angry about stagnant wages, soaring home prices

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The youth vote could be a deciding factor in the election given how tight the race is becoming, experts said.

The youth vote could be a deciding factor in the election given how tight the race is becoming, experts said.

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Taiwanese university student Li You-shoung was appalled during a recent search for a new room to rent.

After viewing several flats in New Taipei City, the 21-year-old was stunned to discover that landlords were charging high rents for what she deemed “unliveable” conditions.

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