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Taiwan president’s approval rating hits record low of 32%
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s approval rating has plummeted to 32% after nearly one year in office, with disapproval surging to 55%, according to a new TVBS Poll Center survey. His numbers rank second-lowest among Taiwan’s democratically elected presidents, surpassing only his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen. With only 36% of respondents believing Taiwan is heading in the right direction and 57% lacking confidence in his leadership, Lai faces significant challenges as his Democratic Progressive Party prepares for local elections.
2025/05/16 17:31
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UMC founder backs recall of KMT legislator in Keelung
Robert Tsao supports the recall of KMT legislator Lin Peixiang in Keelung. Chen Qingyi urges citizens to gather 6,000 signatures in seven days, citing Lin’s poor performance.
2025/05/14 17:50
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Opposition party slams Taiwan’s record on worker rights
The Taiwan People’s Party criticizes the Democratic Progressive Party for retracting holidays, calling Taiwan a "sweatshop island." The debate highlights labor policy tensions.
2025/05/09 16:54
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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
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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
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Taiwan opposition slams 3-page plan for US$12.6B spending
Huang Kuo-chang urges Taiwan’s government to detail a NT$410 billion ordinance, stressing industry support and fiscal discipline. Premier Cho defends the plan.
2025/04/28 23:00
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Taiwan parties seek to remove president after one year
Huang Kuo-chang, Taiwan People’s Party chairman, urges President Lai Ching-te to resign, citing government failures. Opposition parties plan recall efforts.
2025/04/28 23:00
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Taiwan opposition escalates campaign to recall President Lai
KMT Chairman Eric Chu announced full support for recalling President Lai Ching-te, integrating it into party evaluations. Chu criticized Lai’s remarks and urged KMT cooperation.
2025/04/28 16:00
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Legislative neutrality at stake in Taiwan political dispute
The Democratic Progressive Party criticizes Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu for attending a Kuomintang rally, questioning his neutrality. Tensions rise in Taiwan’s politics.
2025/04/25 19:00
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Taiwan court detains opposition party chair in forgery case
The Taiwan Taipei District Court ordered the detention of KMT Taipei City Party Chief Huang Lu Chin-ju over alleged document forgery. The case underscores political tensions and judicial independence in Taiwan.
2025/04/25 16:58
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Taiwan opposition plans mass protest against President Lai
The Kuomintang plans a peaceful protest on April 26 in Taipei, challenging President Lai and the Democratic Progressive Party. The KMT aims to defend Taiwan’s democracy and judicial independence.
2025/04/25 11:00
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Hualien magistrate to join KMT rally on Saturday
Hualien County Magistrate Hsu Chen-wei plans to attend a KMT rally, urging the government to address economic challenges from the U.S. tariff war. She calls for support for industries and fairness in recall evaluations.
2025/04/24 22:00
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KMT, TPP leaders outline key strategies at opposition summit
KMT and TPP leaders unite at the "Bring Democracy Back to Taiwan" summit in Taipei, addressing domestic and global challenges. They emphasize unity, democracy, and policy coordination.
2025/04/22 16:09
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KMT criticizes interior minister over police raid
KMT’s Ling Tao accuses Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang of political bias in a police raid on KMT HQ. The controversy involves alleged fraudulent petition signatures.
2025/04/21 16:07
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TPP chief urges Lai to join opposition-led democracy forum
Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang urges President Lai Ching-te to join the "Return Democracy to Taiwan" summit, emphasizing unity and transparency.
2025/04/21 15:00
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Taiwan’s TPP deliberates joining KMT’s April 26 protest
Taiwan People’s Party considers supporting Kuomintang’s April 26 protest against the investigation into "ghost signatures." Opposition leaders to discuss at summit.
2025/04/21 11:00
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Police prepare for second KMT protest at Prosecutors Office
Police will charge KMT Chairman Eric Chu and others for allegedly violating the Assembly and Parade Act during a protest in Taipei. Officers issued warnings to disperse, which were ignored. An investigation is underway, and KMT supporters plan another gathering.
2025/04/18 18:59
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No-confidence vote: What it means for Taiwan
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an reignites debate on a no-confidence vote in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, suggesting it could broaden President Lai’s perspective. The KMT, amid an investigation, considers the motion, needing support from other parties to succeed. Taiwan has yet to see a successful no-confidence vote, with past attempts failing.
2025/04/18 16:33
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Trump tariffs, recall campaigns damage Lai’s popularity
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te faces a political challenge as approval ratings drop to 45.9%, with disapproval at 45.7%. Key issues include recall backlash and U.S. tariffs.
2025/04/15 15:00
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KMT-DPP divide widens amid international trade tensions
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an calls for unity as the U.S. pauses tariffs. He urges Taiwan to avoid internal strife and supports SMEs amid potential tariff impacts.
2025/04/14 11:33
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KMT head condemns China military drills amid rising tensions
KMT Chairman Eric Chu condemns China’s military drills, urging peace and dialogue for Taiwan-China relations. He criticizes DPP’s U.S. reliance and calls for unity.
2025/04/02 18:00
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Ruling party occupies Taiwan’s parliament to block proposals
DPP legislators occupied Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to block a session on anti-death penalty and anti-martial law proposals. Tensions rise with KMT over secret sessions.
2025/03/28 16:22
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Taiwan premier criticizes legislative cashout amendment
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai criticized a draft amendment by the Legislative Yuan, arguing it breaches the constitution by infringing on executive powers. He stressed the need for strategic budget planning to ensure fiscal flexibility and warned against rigid legal frameworks that could hinder national development.
2025/03/25 16:50
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Taiwan expels Chinese influencers over unification posts
Taiwan’s interior minister confirms Chinese influencers must leave, losing health insurance and work rights. The decision, based on legal grounds, follows their pro-unification posts.
2025/03/24 20:00
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KMT to launch 100 policy briefings across Taiwan late March
The Kuomintang will launch 100 policy briefings across Taiwan starting March 20 to discuss the national budget and fiscal law amendments. The initiative aims to counter misinformation and engage citizens directly.
2025/03/15 09:00