TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan People's Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je clarified on Wednesday (Jan. 3) that past remarks questioning the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) apparent favor towards his Kuomintang (KMT) rival, Hou Yu-ih, as well as the subject of small donations from Taiwanese businessmen in China to the KMT were merely inquiries, not accusations.
Hou took offense to Ko's previous statements and said a day earlier that Ko, along with similar remarks made by the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) presidential candidate, Lai Ching-te, amounted to "smearing" tactics.
Hou also reiterated his stance of opposing interference from foreign forces in Taiwan's elections.
During his interview, Hou lobbed accusations of his own, alleging property-related irregularities against both Ko and Lai, an implication suggesting potential illicit or unethical behavior.
As for the property issues raised by Hou, Ko expressed his unwillingness to discuss them, noting a sense of confusion about Hou's statements.
