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Taiwan’s CEC draws ballot numbers for presidential race
The Central Election Commission (CEC) held a draw to determine the candidate numbers for the ballots ahead of Taiwan’s presidential election. The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP)’s Ko Wen-je and Cynthia Wu drew number one, while the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)’s Lai Ching-teh and Hsiao Bi-khim will be number two. The Kuomintang (KMT) duo Hou Yu-ih and Jaw Shaw-kong secured the number three spot. The lottery drew numbers in the order that parties registered for the election: DPP, TPP, then KMT. The official list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates will be announced on Dec. 15. Several televised policy presentations, a vice-presidential debate, and a presidential debate are scheduled leading up to the election.2023/12/11 17:12 -
DPP candidates register for 2024 presidential election
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential and vice-presidential candidates Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim registered for Taiwan’s 2024 national election with the Central Election Commission. They wore badges featuring cartoon depictions of a cat and a dog, symbolizing their representative animals. Lai’s campaign design incorporates a baseball theme and an animation series featuring his dog, while Hsiao, a well-known "cat person," often compares her diplomatic skills to a cat’s charm. The slogan "pick the right people, follow the right path" emphasizes their commitment to jointly shaping Taiwan’s future.2023/11/22 19:43 -
TPP’s misleading slogan is result of culture gap: Ko Wen-je
The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je pointed out on Tuesday (Aug. 1) that the party’s misleading English slogan for the presidential election resulted from "cultural differences."2023/08/01 19:02