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Lai leads DPP in Pride Parade, stands with LGBTQ+ community
DPP chairman and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te led his party in the 21st Taiwan Pride Parade, expressing support for marriage equality. Other presidential candidates, including KMT’s Hou Yu-ih, TPP’s Ko Wen-je, and Terry Gou, did not attend. Lai thanked those who have worked for same-sex marriage, noting that Taiwan is the first country in Asia to legalize it. Former Premier Su Tseng-chang celebrated Taiwan’s achievement and urged people to work together for more happiness. Previous attempts to pass marriage equality bills in 2006 and 2013 were unsuccessful, but the bill was finally passed in 2019.
2023/10/28 17:20
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DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te to join Taiwan Pride Parade
DPP Chairman and presidential hopeful, Lai Ching-te, is expected to attend the 21st Taiwan Pride Parade, demonstrating his support for the LGBTQ+ community. Lai has a history of advocating for LGBTQ+ rights during his tenure as the Mayor of Tainan and has continued to discuss gender equality issues as party chairman. He believes that Taiwan should lead as an example in terms of gender equality in Asia. The Taiwan Pride Parade, themed "Stand with Diversity," will be held at the Taipei City Hall Plaza.
2023/10/24 11:45
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Chen Shih-chung expresses doubts toward KMT-TPP alliance
The potential alliance between the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election is uncertain, according to Chen Shih-chung, campaign chairman for DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te. In an web interview, Chen expressed doubts about the alliance, citing the potential alienation of TPP’s supporters, who are disillusioned with both the KMT and DPP.
2023/10/12 14:52
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KMT Chairman emphasizes urgency of’ Blue-White’ alliance
The Chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Eric Chu, emphasized the importance of a "Blue-White" alliance in response to public expectations rather than as a political strategy. This comes after the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman, Ko Wen-je, proposed a poll contest with the KMT’s presidential candidate, Hou Yu-ih, with the loser agreeing to withdraw from the election.
2023/10/04 18:41
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DPP criticizes Ko Wen-je’s attitude towards Hsinchu mayor
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) criticized Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je’s handling of controversies surrounding Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-an during a press conference on Wednesday (Sept. 13).
2023/09/13 16:27
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Lai Chin-lin resigns as chairman of J&V Energy
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Lai Pin-yu’s father and a former legislator himself, Lai Chin-lin, resigned as the chairman of J&V Energy Technology and all its subsidiary companies on Monday (Aug. 21).
2023/08/23 11:53
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Ko Wen-je criticizes KMT, DPP election strategies
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je commented on Friday (Aug. 4) on the election strategies of the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
2023/08/04 19:30
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DPP leaders brave sweltering heat in style at party rally
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held its National Convention on Sunday (July 16), with key figures including DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te, President Tsai Ing-wen, and Premier Chen Chien-jen in attendance.
2023/07/16 16:22
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TVBS Poll: Ko Wen-je takes lead over rivals
Ko Wen-je, the chairman and presidential candidate for the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), has surpassed Lai Ching-te, the Chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), and Hou Yu-ih, the presidential candidate of the Kuomintang (KMT), according to the latest TVBS poll.
2023/06/19 16:55
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DPP Chairman wishes well to new legislative candidates
Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairman Lai Ching-te, extended well-wishes to three newly-recruited legislative candidates from different disciplines on Wednesday (June 14).
2023/06/14 17:21
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DPP chairman, former official apologize for party scandal
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te and various Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members have apologized following the exposure of an unaddressed sexual harassment case reported by a former party worker earlier this week.
2023/06/02 18:08
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KMT head condemns DPP’s alleged involvement in Im.B fraud
Tensions flared during the KMT Central Standing Committee meeting on Wednesday (May 24) as KMT Chairman Eric Chu accused DPP’s Vice President Lai Ching-te of complicity in the growing Im.B scandal.
2023/05/25 12:11
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Ruling DPP nominates Chairman Lai as presidential hopeful
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) announced Wednesday (April 13) that Vice President and party chairman Lai Ching-te will be their candidate for the 2024 presidential election.
2023/04/13 17:59
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Vice President Lai registers for DPP presidential primary
Taiwan’s Vice President and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairman, Lai Ching-te, took a significant step towards running for the 2024 presidential election on Wednesday by registering as a candidate for the DPP.
2023/03/15 19:15
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Taiwan’s ruling party chairman releases new LINE stickers
Taiwan’s ruling DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te has unveiled new LINE stickers in partnership with a local artist, NISINsheep, on Saturday (Jan. 28).
2023/01/31 17:51