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Election candidates meet in secret, no consensus reached
Main figures of the heated election race, including Kuomingtang (KMT) Chair Eric Chu, KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih, and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je, held a secret meeting to discuss presidential and vice presidential candidacies, but no consensus was reached. In celebration of Guanyin Bodhisattva’s Renunciation Day, a memorial event was held at Shilin Hulu Temple, attended by KMT candidate Hou, TPP candidate Ko, independent candidate Terry Gou, and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an. Negotiations for a KMT-TPP joint ticket are set for tomorrow, and both parties emphasized the need for exploring new options and not disappointing the public’s expectations. Hou, with 43 years of public service, remains dedicated to protecting Taiwan and uniting the nation.2023/11/03 19:23 -
Lai Ching-te expected to announce running mate after Nov. 15
Get the latest updates on the possibility of Hsiao Bi-khim joining Lai Ching-te’s campaign as his running mate. Speculation grows amid the DPP’s efforts to finalize its legislator-at-large candidate list.2023/11/03 17:29 -
Hsiao Bi-khim considered top running mate for DPP’s Lai
DPP legislator Kuo Kuo-wen suggests that Representative to the U.S. Hsiao Bi-khim’s high societal recognition is a key factor in her being considered as a potential running mate for DPP presidential hopeful Lai Ching-te. Lai himself has mentioned that he has multiple candidates in mind for the vice-presidential position, with six individuals recommended by different sectors. While Lai did not explicitly confirm Hsiao as the top candidate, he did imply it.2023/11/02 20:31 -
KMT, TPP to discuss policies, legislative elections
Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu will meet with Taipei People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je to discuss policies and legislative elections. They may also discuss the selection of presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Chu acknowledges public impatience and anger over the lack of cooperation between the Blue and White camps and promises to work harder.2023/10/29 18:26 -
Lai Ching-te faces setback amid DPP’s harassment scandals
Vice President Lai Ching-te, one of the leading candidates for the 2024 presidential election, has seen his popularity wane after a series of sexual harassment scandals within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) surfaced in June. Although Lai started strong in the polls after declaring his candidacy for the presidency, his campaign has suffered setbacks due to recent controversies.2023/06/26 20:36 -
List of potential candidates on presidential tickets growing
All major political parties are expected to compete in the 2024 presidential race, with the selection of a vice presidential candidate playing a crucial role in determining election outcomes.2023/02/08 17:03