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Taiwan machinery sector calls for relief as tariffs bite
TAMI urges political parties to engage in rational discourse over a NT$100 billion subsidy for Taipower. The plan aims to stabilize electricity prices amid U.S. tariff uncertainties affecting Taiwan’s machinery industry.2025/05/13 17:08 -
Taipei mayor rebukes KMT party chair over Nazi comparison
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an criticized KMT Chairman Eric Chu for comparing President Lai to Nazis. Chiang urged consistent standards for political discourse.2025/05/09 13:00 -
Germany, Israel rebuke Taiwan party chief over Nazi claims
Kuomintang Chairman Eric Chu urges foreign governments to avoid aiding in democracy persecution, sparking international concern. His comments, made during a Mother’s Day event, draw parallels between Taiwan’s politics and historical dictatorships, prompting responses from Germany and Israel.2025/05/08 12:16 -
German office rebukes Taiwan opposition for Hitler remark
The German Institute Taipei criticized KMT Chairman Eric Chu for comparing Taiwan’s politics to Nazi Germany. They urged avoiding such historical analogies.2025/05/08 11:00 -
Legislator urges respect for late actress Barbie Hsu
DPP Legislator Wu Pei-yi urges the public to respect late actress Barbie Hsu, who died at 48. Wu emphasizes compassion over political discourse amid Hsu’s legacy.2025/02/05 12:00 -
Han Kuo-yu praises Lai’s remarks on Taiwan identity
Han Kuo-yu praised President Lai Ching-te’s National Day remarks, highlighting the Republic of China’s identity. This signals potential shifts in Taiwan’s politics.2024/10/08 21:00 -
TPP to host event outside Banqiao Stadium this Friday
Discover the Taiwan People’s Party’s plans for a series of events aimed at promoting judicial justice across Taiwan, including outdoor talks and forums. Learn more about their commitment to open dialogue and the support for Ko Wen-je.2024/09/11 17:20 -
Premier warns political infighting could doom Taiwan
Premier Chen Chien-jen emphasizes the importance of unity and constructive dialogue in Taiwan’s politics, warning against the dangers of political infighting. He advocates for a collaborative approach to governance, highlighting the need for effective communication and persuasion across party lines to implement policy changes. Chen also discusses the significance of respectful discourse in the legislative process and the focus on practical solutions over controversy.2024/05/10 15:59 -
Taiwan’s CEC checks candidates’ nationality for election
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced that all presidential and vice presidential candidates in Taiwan’s upcoming elections have submitted consent forms for nationality verification to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. One candidate, Cynthia Wu of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), has come under scrutiny for allegedly retaining her U.S. citizenship. Lawmakers from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Kuomintang (KMT) have called on Wu to provide proof of her nationality status. The CEC aims to finalize the list of candidates by December 5 and announce the official roster on December 15. The DPP has nominated Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim, while the TPP has put forward Ko Wen-je and Cynthia Wu. The KMT has endorsed Hou Yu-ih and Jaw Shaw-kong. The focus now shifts to transparency and eligibility, with citizenship concerns becoming a central issue in the political discourse. The CEC’s timeline allows for any issues to be resolved before the formal candidate list is published, ensuring a fair and democratic election process.2023/11/29 22:10 -
Hou Yu-ih seeks unity with Terry Gou for turnover
Kuomintang’s presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih has revealed his communication with Terry Gou, the founder of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. The aim is to unite opposition parties and promote political turnover. This announcement follows a six-point consensus achieved between KMT and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) in the presence of former president Ma Ying-jeou. In response to TPP presidential hopeful Ko Wen-je’s emotional reaction to the agreement, Hou asserts that both parties under Ma’s watch have reached a substantial consensus, and it will be executed as agreed. Hou appeals for support in their mission to expose the incompetent Democratic Progressive Party. He emphasizes that the final judgment regarding any comparison of poll results will be entrusted to a team of three poll experts. The joint effort among opposition parties to challenge the DPP has become a significant narrative in Taiwan’s ongoing political discourse, with a wait-and-watch attitude adopted for the upcoming poll results.2023/11/19 16:11