Ko Wen-je leverages self-media to counter rivals

TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan People's Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je said in an interview on Wednesday (Dec. 27) that he was compelled to rely on self-media to counter misinformation spread by the Kuomintang (KMT) following the break-up of their alliance.

During a webcast interview on the YouTube Channel 'Street Party,' Ko also stated that the KMT had spread false information about the TPP.

In response to the interviewer's invitation to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te and KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih for interviews, Ko expressed skepticism about their willingness to participate if the interviews could result in any disadvantageous discourse about them.

"We're the only ones without ample funding; we dare to go on a live show at the risk of our lives," Ko said. "I guarantee you, Lai wouldn't dare to do spontaneous streaming, and Hou wouldn't dare to come without a 'nanny.'"

In addition, Ko expressed dissatisfaction with the media's support hierarchy, believing that the DPP received the most support, followed by the KMT.