DPP legislator 結果共73筆

The latest poll from the ＂Formosa＂ website reveals a close race in Taiwan’s presidential election, with Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leading by a slim margin of 31.4%, followed closely by Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang (KMT) at 31.1%. Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) trails in third place with 25.2%, over 6 percentage points behind the front-runners. Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung, speaking on TVBS Situation Room, analyzed the situation, highlighting that the close polling between Hou and Ko does not give Lai a significant advantage. However, he cautioned against calls for a collaboration between the KMT and TPP at this time. Shen further explained that in presidential system countries like Taiwan, cooperation talks are not typically pursued, unlike in parliamentary systems where post-election coalitions may form. With the widening gap in support between Hou and Ko, Shen urged political observers to abandon the idea of a pan-blue alliance. He also emphasized that if the KMT aims to surpass the DPP in the upcoming elections, they should focus on diminishing the TPP’s support and consolidating the pan-blue vote without relying on a formal alliance.

Kuomintang’s presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih respects the decision of Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je, regardless of the outcome of the Blue-White alliance. Hou attended an event in Chiayi County with Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang and DPP Legislator Tsai Yi-yu. Ko Wen-je announced that he will continue to run as the presidential candidate for the Taiwan People’s Party. Hou chose not to comment on this or on Ko’s meeting with Terry Gou. When asked about a statement by the spokesperson for DPP’s Lai Ching-te that China has no plans to invade Taiwan in 2027 or 2030, Hou questioned whether Lai Ching-te now trusts Xi Jinping. Hou believes in sincere dialogue to minimize risk and restart cross-strait interactions, emphasizing the importance of Taiwan’s own defense capabilities.

Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate, has announced on Facebook that he has invited Hsiao Bi-khim to be his running mate in the 2024 Presidential Election. Lai believes that Hsiao, Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., is an excellent choice and has fostered extraordinary closeness in Taiwan-U.S. relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) also praised Hsiao’s significant contributions to Taiwan-U.S. relations, and she is widely recognized as an exceptional diplomat. Hsiao, a former DPP legislator, has submitted her resignation, which is expected to take effect in a few days. Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has granted her leave during this period.

NPP legislator Chiu Hsien-chih criticized DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te over rental subsidies, suggesting that some landlords prefer reducing rents rather than allowing tenants to apply for subsidies. During a forum, Lai proposed that landlords offering rental subsidies receive reductions in taxes and funds for home maintenance and administrative fees. Chiu argued that some landlords would rather lower rental rates than enable tenants to apply for subsidies, as it could lead to them paying more income tax. Chiu also highlighted that the government expanded the rental subsidy amount to NT$300 billion last year, aiming to support 500,000 households, but only 278,000 households received assistance, achieving an implementation rate of 55.74%.

Taipei was filled with political debate as Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je criticized Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te over his family home’s illegal construction. Ko questioned why Lai’s illegal buildings were not demolished like his mother’s and former legislator Huang Kuo-chang’s. This controversy emerged after the formation of the TPP-KMT alliance, which Lai publicly criticized as a blatant power grab. Lai argued that the alliance does not represent Taiwan’s mainstream public opinion and accused the candidates of lacking national security protection and comprehensive national plans. Ko retaliated by claiming that the DPP’s election strategy relies solely on rallying the Chinese Communist Party. This ongoing dispute between the two parties intensifies as they compete for control of Taiwan’s political future. In response to Lai’s criticisms, Ko admitted that they cannot guarantee being the best choice for Taiwan but questioned why Lai considers himself the better option. As the election approaches, this war of words further strains Taiwan’s domestic politics.

Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te is set to announce Hsiao Bi-khim as his vice-presidential running mate. The announcement, slated for November 20, follows DPP’s unveiling of its legislator-at-large list and precedes the Central Election Commission’s candidate registration period. Amidst these developments, Hsiao attends the APEC summit in San Francisco, focusing on the summit’s successful conclusion.

DPP chairman and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te has proposed including mainland Chinese students in Taiwan’s healthcare system, citing medical human rights and the strengthening of the epidemic prevention system. Lai’s plan, which treats mainland Chinese students as international students and includes them in the National Health Insurance (NHI) system, has faced objections from some party legislators. However, Lai has stated that after providing necessary clarification, fellow party members have generally accepted the idea. Lai has emphasized the human rights perspective of his proposal and distinguished it from criticism of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) for nominating a legislator connected with China. Lai believes that including mainland Chinese students in the NHI system will make the healthcare network more comprehensive, especially after three years of pandemic prevention efforts.

DPP legislator Wang Ting-yu challenged the truthfulness of Taiwan People’s Party presidential candidate Ko Wen-je’s statements on Facebook. Wang criticized Ko for denying ever meeting Hsu Chun-ying, an honorary president of the Taiwanese New Immigrants Development Association, despite accusations to the contrary. Wang accused Ko of lying and planning to include Hsu on the TPP’s legislator-at-large list, contradicting Ko’s public declaration on Nov. 1 that he had never met Hsu. Wang questioned the inclusion of someone Ko claimed not to know, calling it irresponsible behavior. To support his argument, Wang cited Hsieh Li-Kung, former secretary-general of the TPP, who publicly stated that he introduced Hsu to Ko at the end of last year and early this year. Wang further claimed that Ko did meet Hsu at an event on Dec. 21, 2019, where Ko attended as mayor. Ko has yet to respond to the allegations.

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DPP legislator Kuo Kuo-wen suggests that Representative to the U.S. Hsiao Bi-khim’s high societal recognition is a key factor in her being considered as a potential running mate for DPP presidential hopeful Lai Ching-te. Lai himself has mentioned that he has multiple candidates in mind for the vice-presidential position, with six individuals recommended by different sectors. While Lai did not explicitly confirm Hsiao as the top candidate, he did imply it.

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The spokesman for the Democratic Progressive Party’s presidential candidate accuses a Kuomintang legislator of treason for allegedly leaking sensitive submarine information to a foreign country. The spokesman criticizes the KMT for obstructing the defense budget and the party’s presidential candidate for avoiding the issue. The accused legislator denies the accusations and claims no personal benefits were sought.

Taipei City Councilor Chung Pei-chun alleged that Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Lai Pin-yu had staged her fall while being chased by reporters on Thursday (Aug. 24).

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).

New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih presidential campaign spokesperson, Liu Tsai-wei, and Taoyuan City Councilor Ling Tao raised doubts about the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Lai Pin-yu’s anti-nuclear stance was influenced by her father’s partisan political donation on Monday (Aug. 14). 

Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung hinted on Friday (Aug. 4) at China’s reaction to an eventual meeting between top officials from the U.S. and Taiwan, such as U.S. Speaker McCarthy and Vice President Lai Ching-te on his way to and from Paraguay

Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung shared his thoughts on the impact of Nancy Pelosi’s historic visit to Taiwan in an exclusive interview with TVBS on Friday (Aug. 4).

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Social media influencer Ili Cheng addressed speculation about her potential candidacy for a legislative seat in the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) at an event held in Taipei on Friday (May 26). 

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Kao Chia-yu encountered vocal dissent from within her own party on Thursday (Jan. 12) during a policy presentation.

With 11 days to go before legislative by-elections on Jan. 8, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Enoch Wu can be seen building his grassroots support in Taipei City.

The results are finally in, and 43-year-old Kuomintang candidate Chiang Wan-an secured the coveted spot of Taipei City Mayor on Saturday (Nov. 26).