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TPP Ko claims KMT cited billions needed for presidential bid
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je reveals that the Kuomintang (KMT) demanded he raise NT$2 billion to NT$10 billion in campaign funds to be an official candidate. In an interview, Ko discusses the financial challenges faced during the coalition talks with the KMT. The collapse of the talks left the TPP short of their target, with estimated expenses of just over NT$200 million. Ko criticizes Taiwan’s high election expenses, warning of potential issues of political influence and campaign finance.2023/12/02 12:12