Taiwan mayors weigh typhoon day-off decisions amid election-year politics

As Typhoon Champi approaches Taiwan, mayors face pressure to declare a day off from work and school, a decision that carries political weight in an election year. An expert notes a 31% higher likelihood of closures during election years, reflecting the political incentives at play. The storm's path remains uncertain, and the mayors' decisions will be closely watched for their political and public-safety implications.

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