TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Eric Chu (朱立倫), chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT, 國民黨), announced on Wednesday (June 12) that the party will kick off its first parliamentary reform seminar in Tainan (台南) on Saturday.
The seminar aims to inform the public about the significance of parliamentary reform through local meetings.
Chu criticized the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP, 民進黨) for resisting reform and refusing to let "sunlight" into the parliament, highlighting the seminar as a crucial step in Taiwan's third wave of democratic reforms.
The KMT plans to hold at least one medium- to large-scale parliamentary reform seminar in every county and city across Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of informing the public and party members about the details of parliamentary reform.
During these seminars, the KMT will explain its initiatives, including amending the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, advocating for the abolition of the Barthel Index for seniors over 80, and opposing the abolition of the death penalty.
Chu also mentioned the party's stance on extending the life of nuclear power plants by 20 to 30 years to counter the DPP's anti-nuclear position and ensure Taiwan has sufficient electricity.
Additionally, Sean Lien (連勝文), the KMT's vice chairman, will lead a delegation to the Straits Forum (海峽論壇) on Saturday, underscoring the party's commitment to seeking peace across the Taiwan Strait and protecting the rights and interests of the people through cross-strait communication and exchange.
The KMT's initiative to hold parliamentary reform seminars across Taiwan reflects its dedication to promoting transparency, democratic reforms, and energy security while emphasizing the importance of peaceful cross-strait relations.
