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The ＂Blue-White Pact,＂ a joint ticket between the opposition parties Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), has become a topic of public discussion in Taipei. Tensions arose when it was revealed that both parties were dissatisfied with the methods used to select their presidential candidates. In response to public scrutiny, TPP candidate Ko Wen-je released a campaign video featuring a potential running mate. The video depicted Huang Shan-shan, secretary general of Ko’s campaign headquarters, as the TPP candidate for vice presidency. KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih’s running mate was identified as Ko Chih-en, CEO of a KMT think tank. The campaign video criticized the ruling parties for their failure to improve living conditions in Taiwan, leading to mixed reactions online. Former KMT lawmaker Alex Tsai emphasized that the pairing of Ko and Hou is crucial for winning the presidential election.

Amid controversy over legislative nominations, Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je assures contentious legislators won’t join the Foreign and National Defense Committee. Concerns center on Xu Chunying, alleged TPP nominee and CCP member. Ko emphasizes the importance of upholding the rule of law in Taiwan’s political participation.

DPP Legislator Chao Tien-lin apologizes for an extramarital affair that emerged recently. Chao’s affair with a Chinese national sparks controversy, affecting his re-election prospects. Learn more about this political scandal.

Taoyuan Mayor Simon Chang responds to allegations over TSMC’s Longtan plant, citing premature disclosure by DPP figures. The dispute highlights competition for TSMC’s investments.

Taiwanese actress Lai Pei-hsia announces that she has officially obtained her Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States, putting an end to the controversy surrounding her U.S. citizenship. After submitting her application to the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and going through the interview process, Lai finally received the certificate.

TSMC’s plans for expansion in Longtan District may be put on hold due to opposition from local residents. Despite this, the government has stated that it will support TSMC even if the expansion plans are abandoned.

Taiwan People’s Party presidential candidate Ko Wen-je addresses the ’Lin bay Hao You’ controversy, emphasizing the condemnation of fraud rather than blaming the victims.

Leading Taiwan political parties, DPP and KMT, are scrutinizing the motives of the ＂egg critic＂ who admitted to faking death threats. The controversy centers on his fabricated threats linked to criticism of the DPP’s egg import policies. Key figures emphasize the importance of evidence and judicial investigations.

Taiwan’s political landscape is rocked as a prominent egg critic confesses to fabricating threats. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidates react to the scandal, with questions raised about egg import policies and government-business collusion.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has announced a pilot program to label the origin of egg ingredients in convenience stores. This comes after controversy surrounding imported eggs being labeled as produced in Taiwan. The program will focus on labeling eggs used in ＂real transformation＂ items like marinated eggs and tea eggs.

Driven by recent imported egg controversies, the increasing egg prices in Taiwan have raised concerns. Heightened demand for domestic eggs has outpaced supply, leading to historic price hikes.

Premier Chen Chien-jen delivers a special report to the Legislative Yuan addressing the controversy surrounding egg imports on Friday (Sept. 22). Acknowledging oversights and expressing regret for the social disturbances caused by the emergency importation, Chen hopes to appease the public’s anger by vowing to implement reform.

Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan refuted accusations from media reports on Friday (Sept. 1) regarding the egg import program, which implied the government only subsidized specific importers. 

Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an’s indictment sparks controversy as she challenges the charges, alleging political motivation. Premier Chen Chien-jen urges focus on judicial proceedings. Get the latest updates on this case.

Hou You-yi’s energy policy announcement stirs controversy as he proposes restarting decommissioned nuclear plants and reviewing the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant project. DPP voices criticism and concerns about nuclear waste disposal.

The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) found itself embroiled in controversy over the weekend regarding its English slogan, ＂Vote White, Vote Right,＂ which drew concerns from foreign observers who interpreted it as endorsing white supremacy.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has faced controversy over a string of disrespectful comments toward women, leading to concerns about a ＂feud with women.＂

Typhoon Doksuri has intensified in southern Taiwan, prompting Tainan and Kaohsiung mayors to declare a typhoon day. Despite controversy over the necessity of the decision, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che defended his decision based on the storm’s unpredictable nature. 

A recent video depicting pet owners bringing their dog into the Hongen Park in Taichung and allowing the dog to play on the swings has sparked controversy. 

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.

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ visit to Taiwan in May for a speaking engagement has ignited controversy, with the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party criticizing President Tsai Ing-wen’s administration for using Taiwanese taxpayers’ money for domestic propaganda.

The controversy surrounding ByteDance’s TikTok app continues as the U.S. Congress pushes to ban the popular video-sharing platform, and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before lawmakers. 

TAOYUAN (TVBS News) — As Taoyuan Agriculture Bureau officials bowed on Tuesday (March 29) to the casket of the olive baboon killed one day earlier, questions remain about the baboon’s death. Where is it from? How did it die? Who is responsible?