TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan People's Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je urged young voters on Wednesday (Jan. 3), to consider their role in shaping the country's future, stating the nation is ultimately theirs to inherit and it is their responsibility to "save their country."
Ko's comments came after at-large legislative nominee Huang Kuo-chang maintained on a day earlier that a youth voter turnout of 85% could pave the way for Ko's victory in the presidential race.
Huang has been strongly encouraging young people to vote, underlining that reaching the aforementioned youth voter turnout could potentially shatter the longstanding political divide between Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) parties.
When questioned about how to realistically achieve this 85% youth voter participation rate benchmark, Ko called on young people to reflect on their responsibilities toward their country
He reiterated that they should be at the forefront of saving their nation.
With the presidential race in full swing, these statements highlight the critical role of young voters in potentially reshaping Taiwan's future political landscape.
