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Ker Chien-ming ends tenure as DPP caucus whip
The Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan appointed Tsai Chi-chang as the new caucus whip, succeeding Ker Chien-ming. This leadership change signals a fresh outlook and aims to enhance party unity and efficiency.
2026/02/24 18:01
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Fu Kun-chi wins re-election as Kuomintang caucus leader
Kuomintang re-elects Fu Kun-chi as caucus leader after removing term limits to secure his leadership. Hsu Yu-chen and Lin Pei-hsiang take key roles. Ko Wen-je seeks support for the Assisted Reproduction Act.
2026/01/02 12:35
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Taiwan opposition leader promises legislative majority
Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen met with the party’s Legislative Yuan caucus, expressing confidence in winning the 2028 elections. She praised members’ resilience and pledged support for laborers, farmers, and businesses. Cheng emphasized the importance of the 2026 elections and the KMT’s role in uniting Taiwan.
2025/10/20 14:16
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Taiwan cabinet outlines legislative agenda with DPP caucus
Premier Cho Jung-tai held a meeting with DPP legislators to discuss 30 priority bills, including economic and youth policies. The focus is on balanced development and reducing disparities.
2025/09/19 16:16
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Taiwan ruling party holds caucus leadership election
The Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan elected Chung Chia-pin as chief convener and reappointed Chen Pei-yu as secretary-general. This follows a call for internal elections by DPP chairman Lai Ching-te.
2025/09/19 13:00
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Taiwan’s cabinet chief meets with parliamentary committees
Premier Cho Jung-tai will lead legislative meetings at the Executive Yuan on Sept. 19 to discuss policy issues. President Lai Ching-te stresses caucus autonomy.
2025/09/19 09:00
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DPP leader Ker Chien-ming resists calls to step down
Ker Chien-ming, DPP caucus leader, faces pressure to resign as the legislative session starts. Despite internal challenges, he plans to serve until Feb. 1, 2026.
2025/09/01 19:29
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DPP caucus whip backs cabinet judgment on cash distribution
Wu Szu-yao of Taiwan’s DPP announced support for the Executive Yuan’s decision on a NT$10,000 cash bill. The debate continues amid opposition and fiscal concerns.
2025/07/28 15:05
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Taiwan’s parties divided on approach to tariff challenge
Premier Cho Jung-tai held a closed-door meeting with legislative caucuses to discuss the U.S.’s 32% tariff on Taiwan. TPP leaders urge government action to support affected industries and workers.
2025/04/07 15:43
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Interior minister dismisses holiday reinstatement concerns
Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang says reinstating seven public holidays is not a priority. The Kuomintang caucus pushes a bill to restore these holidays, cut in 2017.
2025/03/17 12:00
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KMT pushes referendum against military trial proposal
The Kuomintang legislative caucus in Taiwan plans a referendum to counter President Lai’s proposal to reinstate military trials. The proposal, inspired by Ukraine’s martial law, will be reviewed on March 18 and scheduled for the Legislative Yuan’s agenda on March 21.
2025/03/14 19:00
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Taiwan debates U.S. defense budget demand in legislature
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2025/03/12 18:00
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Ko Wen-je seeks to lift restrictions for father’s funeral
Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je appeared in court after 57 days in detention over a corruption case. He seeks to lift communication restrictions to arrange his father’s funeral.
2025/02/27 15:00
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TPP members pay respects to Ko Wen-je’s late father
Legislator Huang Shan-shan says Ko Wen-je may visit his father’s memorial after applying. The family plans a farewell ceremony for March 10 in Hsinchu City.
2025/02/19 16:04
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Nantou councilor dismissed over dual nationality issue
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council stresses the Nationality Act requires public officials to renounce foreign citizenship, sparking debate over dual nationality.
2025/01/03 09:51
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Cross-party disagreement stalls NCC Act revisions in Taiwan
Explore the latest developments in Taiwan’s legislative process as Speaker Han Kuo-yu leads discussions on National Communications Commission Act amendments, amid party disagreements on key issues.
2024/07/12 14:01
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Taiwan’s premier gears up for Constitutional Court hearings
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s Constitutional Court hearings set for July 10, as Premier Cho Jung-tai prepares for a pivotal legal review. Key legislation and national security concerns are at stake.
2024/07/05 14:00
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DPP seeks constitutional review amid reform row
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political scene as DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming submits a request for constitutional interpretation amid a legislative battle over parliamentary reform bills. Learn more about the controversy and the call for democratic rule of law.
2024/06/26 16:09
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Taipei police to deploy 500 officers for rally on Friday
Discover the latest on Taipei’s Legislative Yuan vote on legislative reform and the expected rallies by the Bluebird Movement and Blue Eagle Movement, with 500 officers deployed for peace.
2024/06/20 17:44
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President Lai urges dialogue after legislative amendments
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s legislative reforms as the Presidential Office voices concerns over the passage of controversial bills, highlighting a call for dialogue and potential constitutional challenges.
2024/05/29 13:47
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US delegation visits Taiwan, pledges support for peace
During a meeting with Michael McCaul, chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te pledged to deepen cooperation with the U.S. and other like-minded countries for regional peace. The visit marks the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, highlighting efforts to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations and defense capabilities.
2024/05/27 14:58
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Ker Chien-ming emphasizes respect for president’s decision
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s political scene: DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming discusses President Lai Ching-te’s potential state of the nation address and emphasizes respect for the president’s decision, highlighting the constitutional process.
2024/05/23 15:25
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DPP seeks constitutional review of opposition’s reform bills
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political scene as the DPP seeks a constitutional review of opposition-proposed parliament reform bills, emphasizing legal adherence.
2024/05/22 16:41
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Fu Kun-chi heads to Beijing to promote cross-strait peace
Kuomintang caucus whip Fu Kun-chi plans to lead a delegation to Beijing aiming to ease cross-strait tensions and foster peace. The visit, scheduled after the legislative session ends, seeks to reconnect ties and encourage Chinese tourism to Taiwan, amidst criticism of Fu’s close ties with the Chinese government.
2024/04/26 12:36
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Taiwan’s political parties clash over power costs
DPP Legislator Rosalia Wu questions Legislative Yuan’s responsibility in case of Taipower collapse, prioritizing people’s livelihoods. KMT and TPP propose freezing electricity price hikes amidst Ministry of Economic Affairs’ decision to increase prices by 11% on April 1. DPP counters with cross-party negotiation pullback to address unreasonable proposals.
2024/03/29 12:13