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Lai Ching-te vows to tackle road safety issues at Ketagalan
Taiwan presidential candidates Lai Ching-te, Hou Yu-ih, Ko Wen-je, and Foxconn Founder Terry Gou,addressed crowds at the "Stop Killing Pedestrians" march on Ketagalan Boulevard on Sunday, August 20.
2023/08/21 10:14
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Lai Ching-te leads Taiwan poll at 33.2%; Hou’s support grows
Newtalk’s latest poll reveals DPP’s Lai Ching-te leads with 33.2%, followed by Ko Wen-je at 28.81% and KMT’s Hou Yu-ih at 23.52%. The analysis highlights a shift in support among age groups and strategic attacks.
2023/08/16 16:53
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KMT doubts DPP legislator’s nuclear energy stance
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).
2023/08/14 20:36
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Hou Yu-ih energizes campaign amid support shifts
KMT’s presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih ramps up campaign efforts, narrowing the gap against opponents Ko Wen-je and Lai Ching-te. Hou’s focus on peace gains traction. Get updates on Taiwan’s shifting election dynamics.
2023/08/14 20:04
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Hou Yu-ih stands firm on nuclear policy amid scrutiny
KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih faces scrutiny over nuclear policy during Taichung visit. His unwavering stance, energy objectives, and power supply concerns are discussed.
2023/08/10 21:45
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Hou Yu-ih unveils 2050 Net-Zero Energy Plan for Taiwan
Kuomintang (KMT) presidential hopeful Hou Yu-ih unveiled his energy policy on Wednesday (Aug. 9), outlining four goals aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050: environmental sustainability, national security, public health, and a sustainable transition.
2023/08/09 16:28
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Ko Wen-je criticizes KMT, DPP election strategies
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je commented on Friday (Aug. 4) on the election strategies of the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
2023/08/04 19:30
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Hou chairs disaster response meeting amid Typhoon onslaught
Mayor Hou chaired the second work report meeting of the first level of the New Taipei City Disaster Response Center on Thursday (Aug. 3).
2023/08/03 14:35
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Hou addresses youth concerns in open letter
Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih penned a letter titled "A Letter to the Youth," published in Mirror Media on Wednesday (Aug. 2).
2023/08/02 21:55
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Hou Yu-ih advocates for FTA with Japan, strong defense
Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih will return from Japan on Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 2). Earlier today, he met with Japanese media giants NHK and The Asahi Shimbun.
2023/08/02 14:35
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Hou Yu-ih meets with LDP Member Kōichi Hagiuda, Tarō Asō
Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih visited the LDP headquarters in Japan on Tuesday (Aug. 1), meeting with Kōichi Hagiuda and possibly former PM Tarō Asō.
2023/08/02 14:00
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Hou Yu-ih sets the record straight on KMT’s alleged stance
Kuomintang (KMT) Presidential Candidate Hou Yu-ih clarified his party’s alleged "pro-Chinese" stance after Japanese media referred to it as such on Tuesday (August 1).
2023/08/01 19:17
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KMT Council Speaker’s departure highlights in-party tensions
Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin announced his withdrawal from the Kuomintang (KMT) party on Monday (July 31), sparking discussions about business tycoon Terry Gou’s potential independent run for the presidency in 2024.
2023/07/31 19:54
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Mayor Hou Yu-ih travels to Japan to boost bilateral ties
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih departed from Taipei’s Songshan Airport for Japan to boost bilateral ties between Japan and Taiwan early on Monday (July 31) morning.
2023/07/31 18:27
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Hou Yu-ih gains traction in race with 19.9% approval rating
The 2024 presidential election in Taiwan is heating up as new polls indicate a tight race among the candidates. According to a recent survey conducted by Formosa Website, the Kuomintang (KMT) candidate, Hou Yu-ih, has seen a slight rise in support, reaching 19.9%.
2023/07/27 15:53
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Hou to visit Japan, eyeing meeting with former PM Taro Aso
The Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih is set to visit Japan from July 31 to August 2.
2023/07/25 17:20
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Hou Yu-ih reacts to controversy on minimum-security prisons
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih lashed at the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Tuesday (July 11) for their alleged slow response in amending laws regarding the transfer of criminals to minimum-security prisons.
2023/07/11 17:12
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President Tsai Ing-wen highlights U.S.-Taiwan bonds
In commemoration of the U.S. Independence Day on July 4th, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) hosted a celebration reception on Thursday (July 6) with President Tsai Ing-wen and all three presidential candidates in attendance.
2023/07/07 19:07
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Taiwan presidential hopefuls avoid run-in at Zhinan Temple
Taipei’s Zhinan Temple celebration on Wednesday (July 5) saw Taiwan’s presidential candidates, Hou Yu-ih and Ko Wen-je, adeptly sidestepping any potential encounters.
2023/07/05 17:14
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Hou Yu-ih aims to resume 4-month military service
Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih expressed hopes on Monday (July 3) to resume Taiwan’s four-month military service if elected president in 2024.
2023/07/04 14:47
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Hou Yu-ih reaffirms support for restarting nuclear plants
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih reaffirmed his support for restarting all four nuclear power plants in Taiwan on Monday (July 3) during an exclusive interview with the TVBS Situation Room.
2023/07/04 14:44
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Hou Yu-ih announces first, all-male campaign team members
New Taipei Hou Yu-ih unveiled on Wednesday (June 28) the first five campaign team leaders, including former National Security Council Secretary-General King Pu-tsung, who will serve as the campaign manager.
2023/06/28 18:10
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Hou questions private university tuition assistance proposal
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih lashed at Vice President Lai Ching-te, who is also the presidential candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), regarding the latter’s proposal for financial assistance to private school students. Hou’s remarks came on Wednesday (June 21).
2023/06/21 17:47
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Hou Yu-ih emphasizes housing, national defense issues at NTU
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih tackled significant issues ranging from housing justice and national defense to energy and international relations with students from National Taiwan University (NTU) on Monday (June 19), leaving no stone unturned.
2023/06/20 19:00
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TVBS Poll: Ko Wen-je takes lead over rivals
Ko Wen-je, the chairman and presidential candidate for the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), has surpassed Lai Ching-te, the Chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), and Hou Yu-ih, the presidential candidate of the Kuomintang (KMT), according to the latest TVBS poll.
2023/06/19 16:55