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Taiwan’s opposition calls on DPP to uphold democratic reform
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political scene: KMT Chairman Eric Chu urges the DPP to embrace democratic reform and heed public sentiment after review of legislative reform bills face rejection. Learn more about the ongoing debate and calls for change.2024/06/21 16:25 -
KMT head demands party unity ahead of speaker vote
As Taiwan prepares for the inauguration of its 11th Legislative Yuan, KMT chairman Eric Chu emphasizes the need for party unity and transparent elections. Chu critiques potential deceptive tactics by the DPP and advocates for significant parliamentary reforms and a collaborative effort to foster a renewed democratic atmosphere in Taiwan.2024/01/31 15:21 -
KMT-TPP alliance likely to be set after cross-party talk
The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) and the Kuomintang (KMT) held a "party-to-party" talk to determine their joint presidential ticket. The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation confirmed that nationwide polling will be used to select the best presidential candidate for the KMT-TPP coalition. Former President Ma Ying-jeou was present at the talk, which included TPP candidate Ko Wen-je, KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih, and KMT chair Eric Chu. The joint party candidate will be chosen based on polling results from both parties and external organizations. The accuracy of the results will be determined by polling experts from both parties. The final results will be announced on Saturday by the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation. The meeting concluded with an agreement to establish a coalition government based on shared national visions and policies.2023/11/16 21:18 -
KMT Chair emphasizes collective democratic reform
Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu emphasizes the need for collective negotiation in the third wave of democratic reform, amidst a potential "blue-white party alliance" for the 2024 presidential election in Taiwan. Chu’s comments follow Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je’s openness to using nationwide polling, a method favored by former President Ma Ying-jeou, to determine the final candidate combination. While the KMT and TPP agree on implementing a national poll, differences remain in the content and rules. Chu is committed to upholding the spirit of democratic reform and negotiation, and ongoing talks with Ko have not been interrupted.2023/11/12 11:46 -
KMT officials petition collaboration with TPP
Fifteen regional leaders of the Kuomintang (KMT) have petitioned for their party to collaborate with the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) for the 2024 elections. The petition expresses support for one of two proposals put forward by KMT Chairman Eric Chu. The presidential and vice presidential candidates would be Hou Yu-ih and Ko Wen-je if the KMT is victorious, or Ko and Hou if the TPP wins. The two systems, based on the Japanese or German model, are determined by comparative polls. The KMT aims to achieve democratic reform in Taiwan through this collaboration to avoid a single dominant party.2023/11/04 16:50 -
KMT, TPP heads agree on coalition plans, democratic reform
KMT Chairman Eric Chu and TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je affirm collaboration on legislative seats and democratic reform in Taiwan. The partnership aims to challenge the Democratic Progressive Party’s longstanding rule, enhance legislative function, and promote policies for national security and public health. The alliance also vows to restore stability across the Taiwan Strait.2023/10/30 17:54