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Lai Ching-te casts vote on nuclear power plant restart
President Lai Ching-te voted in Tainan for the nuclear power plant referendum. He later inspected post-typhoon recovery efforts in Cigu, focusing on home restoration.
2025/08/23 12:45
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Former President Tsai casts ballot in Taiwan recall vote
Former President Tsai Ing-wen voted in Taipei, drawing public attention. Today’s recall election could impact the opposition’s legislative control. Results expected tonight.
2025/07/26 17:17
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Taiwan court denies Ko Wen-je’s bid to vote from detention
The Taipei High Administrative Court denied former Mayor Ko Wen-je’s request to vote in a recall while detained. The court cited no legal basis for his appeal.
2025/07/25 13:00
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Typhoon could become deciding factor in Taiwan recall
Typhoon Francisco threatens the recall election in Taiwan, possibly delaying Saturday’s vote. Officials may reschedule if a typhoon holiday is declared.
2025/07/23 19:00
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Mass recall campaign targets Taiwan’s opposition legislators
Taiwan’s ruling party faces backlash as voters prepare for a recall vote on July 26. The Central Election Commission outlines thresholds for 24 KMT legislators and Hsinchu’s suspended mayor.
2025/07/23 13:00
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Taiwan politician’s wife demands husband’s voting rights
Chen Pei-chi seeks legal help for Ko Wen-je to vote in a recall referendum amid his detention over bribery charges. The TPP protests his extended custody.
2025/07/22 17:09
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Taiwan’s election commission to enforce recall poll blackout
Taiwan’s Central Election Commission bans recall poll releases from July 16 until voting ends. Violators face fines. National referendum on nuclear power set for Aug. 23.
2025/07/15 22:00
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Taiwan People’s Party opens chairmanship registration
The Taiwan People’s Party will open online registration for its chairmanship by-election on Jan. 14. The election, set for Feb. 15, follows Ko Wen-je’s resignation.
2025/01/13 13:32
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Gordon-Levitt speaks at Asia Blockchain Summit in Taipei
Discover how Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alongside tech and economic experts, explores the intersection of digital content and democracy at the 2024 Asia Blockchain Summit in Taipei.
2024/08/08 14:40
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Taiwan’s Legislature upholds decision on reform bill
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s parliamentary reform bill: A vote in the Legislative Yuan fails, with 62 against and 51 in favor, despite efforts for reconsideration. Full details on the vote and reactions inside.
2024/06/21 16:44
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Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan resumes vote on reform bills
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s parliamentary reform efforts as the Legislative Yuan resumes voting amid tensions and protests. Get insights into the conflict and the push for transparency.
2024/05/21 10:58
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Taipei Dome to host 2024 CPBL All-Star Games on July 20-21
Discover the excitement of the 2024 Chinese Professional Baseball League All-Star Games at the Taipei Dome on July 20-21. This year, the event moves indoors, offering fans a rain-free experience and featuring six teams for heightened competition. Learn about the strategic move, fan voting for team members starting May 14, and more.
2024/05/13 18:12
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Huang Kuo-chang backs Huang Shan-shan for Taipei mayor race
Legislator Huang Kuo-chang reveals his considerations for Taipei mayor in an exclusive radio interview, hinting at potential mayoral roles in New Taipei City, Taoyuan, or Hsinchu. Party chairman Ko Wen-je’s plans for the 2026 local elections and Huang’s "responsible district" in New Taipei City are also discussed.
2024/02/26 14:15
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Legislative speaker vote heads to second round in Taiwan
The initial round of voting for the Legislative speaker in Taipei has concluded, with Han Kuo-yu from the Kuomintang (KMT) and You Si-kun from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) advancing to the second round with 54 and 51 votes respectively. The KMT nominated Han Kuo-yu and Johnny Chiang, while the DPP put forward You Si-kun and Tsai Chi-chang. The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) proposed Huang Shan-shan as their candidate. KMT lawmakers used open balloting to prevent defection, resulting in Han Kuo-yu receiving 54 votes, You Si-kun receiving 51 votes, and Huang Shan-shan receiving seven votes. One vote was invalidated due to ink stains. The KMT’s open ticket strategy proved successful. A second round of voting will take place in the afternoon, with the TPP not participating.
2024/02/01 12:30
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Taipei official rebukes China’s election meddling in letter
Taiwan’s Director-General in Boston, Charles Liao, responds to China’s interference in Taiwan’s elections with military threats and economic bullying. Liao highlights Taiwan’s commitment to democracy and refusal to bow to Chinese pressure. The U.S. State Department, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the European Union’s European External Action Service congratulate elected officials Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim. Despite China’s attempts at interference through disinformation, military intimidation, and economic threats, Taiwanese voters remain resilient in their pursuit of democracy and freedom. Liao’s response is prompted by a Boston Globe article suggesting that the U.S. should prioritize Taiwan as a democratic partner.
2024/01/30 16:36
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TPP mulls internal polling system after election loss
Taipei People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je has expressed his intention to establish an internal public opinion center in order to improve the accuracy of future polls. This decision follows the TPP’s defeat in the presidential election and the subsequent launch of a post-defeat review. Ko believes that implementing out-of-district voting is a key change that needs to be made. He also highlighted the need for voting methods to adapt to the changing times, which he sees as a contributing factor to the election loss. In the meantime, concerns have been raised about legislator-at-large-elect Huang Shan-shan’s alleged dual party membership. Huang has responded by threatening legal action against those spreading false information, as the TPP prepares to establish a legal department. Additionally, TPP Taipei party headquarters chairman Lin Kuo-cheng has offered to resign due to disappointing post-election results. The TPP has clarified that staff turnovers are a result of job positions and organizational adjustments, as current legislative workloads are burdensome. The party plans to release a defeat review report to identify the main causes of the election loss.
2024/01/23 16:15
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Venue shift for Asian volleyball: Indonesia replaces Taiwan
The Asian Men’s U20 Volleyball Championship, originally scheduled to be held in Taiwan in July, has been relocated to Indonesia, according to the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC). The change of venue was reportedly triggered by a protest from China, although the Chinese Taipei Volleyball Association has not confirmed this. The competition, originally planned for July 20 to 27, will now take place from July 23 to 30 in Surabaya, Indonesia. The outcome of the Asian U20 Men’s Championship will impact eligibility for next year’s FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship. China has refrained from sending teams to sporting events in Taiwan since the 2017 Universiade Taipei. In December of last year, China expressed its desire to change the host country and submitted a protest, leading to a voting procedure. The final decision was made during an online meeting organized by the AVC.
2024/01/17 14:48
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KMT and DPP clash in New Taipei campaign rallies
Presidential candidates from the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held simultaneous campaign rallies in New Taipei City. KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih criticized DPP candidate Lai Ching-te for allegedly belittling the Republic of China (Taiwan) and accused the DPP of corruption. Lai emphasized human rights during his visit to the Luchou Lee Family Historic Estate and promised support for renovating the residence of Lieutenant General Lee, a figure in the resistance against Japanese occupation who was falsely accused and executed during the KMT-led era. Lai highlighted his commitment to economic development and human rights protection.
2024/01/04 14:44
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Ko Wen-je: 70% in Taiwan reject KMT return to power
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je asserts that while 65% of people in Taiwan desire a political party turnover, there is also a 70% majority that opposes the Kuomintang (KMT) being in power. Ko highlights that around 70% of Taiwanese do not want the KMT to assume office, countering media reports on potential strategic voting effects. He suggests conducting further polls to determine the number of people who want the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to step down and those who do not wish for the KMT to take power. Ko cites Vivian Huang’s victory in the 2022 Taipei mayoral election as evidence of a true third force in Taiwanese politics. During his visit to Kaohsiung, Ko is campaigning for Tseng Yin-li, the party’s sole legislative candidate in southern Taiwan.
2023/12/16 16:00
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Election commission to challenge ’prisoner voting’ proposal
Central Election Commission Chairperson Lee Chin-yung stated that the Public Officials Election and Recall Act does not accommodate absentee voting processes, and noted that voting in jails contains security issues. The Commission has decided to appeal to the Taipei High Administrative Court regarding the provisional injunction.
2023/10/13 17:24
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Taipei prepares for presidential election with rehearsal
Taipei City Election Commission conducts a successful voting rehearsal for the 2024 Presidential Election, ensuring a smooth process and upholding democratic principles.
2023/09/25 18:35