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Shen reflects on Nancy Pelosi’s landmark visit to Taiwan
Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung shared his thoughts on the impact of Nancy Pelosi’s historic visit to Taiwan in an exclusive interview with TVBS on Friday (Aug. 4).
2023/08/04 20:02
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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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KMT criticizes Lai for supporting President Tsai’s policies
A spokesperson for the Kuomintang party criticized on Saturday (July 29) the presidential candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Facebook. The spokesperson claimed that electing the DPP candidate would be equivalent to supporting the current president’s policies.
2023/07/31 20:06
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謝典林案金刀刃黨內? 連勝文盼:炮口對DPP
國民黨彰化議長謝典林退黨事件,政壇球友連勝文喊話,要黨挽回外,還酸「新朋友不比老朋友實在」,另外再把炮口對準侯辦執行長金溥聰,直說請把凶狠惡毒的一面對準民進黨。
2023/07/31 19:57
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President Tsai, Premier Chen unite to propel net-zero agenda
President Tsai Ing-wen and Premier Chen Chien-jen encouraged large enterprises business leaders to be the bellwether to embrace low-carbon supply chains in the 30th Asia Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce board meeting on Thursday (July 20).
2023/07/20 16:11
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Premier pledges stable electricity prices, power supply
Kuomintang (KMT) legislator Tseng Ming-tsung raised concerns on Tuesday (July 18) about potential power shortages and electricity price adjustments in the second half of this year, which Premier Chen Chien-jen assured "no power shortages" and estimated that electricity prices "would not increase."
2023/07/18 16:26
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Premier Chen urges respect for Taiwan’s democratic views
Premier Chen Chien-jen on Tuesday (July 18) called the "1992 Consensus" and "One China Policy" from mainland China unacceptable to the Taiwanese people, urging respect for Taiwan’s views from the Chinese government and society.
2023/07/18 16:09
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DPP heavyweights vow strong resolve to safeguard Taiwan
Vice President Lai Ching-te, also the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate, vowed on Sunday (July 17) to shape Taiwan into a proud democracy that is peaceful, innovative, prosperous, just, and sustainable at the party’s 20th National Congress.
2023/07/17 15:58
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DPP leaders brave sweltering heat in style at party rally
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held its National Convention on Sunday (July 16), with key figures including DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te, President Tsai Ing-wen, and Premier Chen Chien-jen in attendance.
2023/07/16 16:22
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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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Lai Ching-te presents Peace Plan to foreign officials
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te addressed over 40 foreign diplomats and representatives from 30 countries at an information session organized by the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) International Affairs Department on Thursday (July 6).
2023/07/06 17:53
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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
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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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Ko calls for legal foundation in cross-strait interactions
Presidential candidate Ko Wen-je called on Tuesday (June 20) for the resumption of cross-strait exchanges and the reopening of negotiations on the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA).
2023/06/20 17:31
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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
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DPP Chairman wishes well to new legislative candidates
Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairman Lai Ching-te, extended well-wishes to three newly-recruited legislative candidates from different disciplines on Wednesday (June 14).
2023/06/14 17:21
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Lin Fei-fan withdraws from legislative election race
Lin Fei-fan, a prominent Taiwanese activist known for his leadership in the Sunflower Student Movement in 2014, announced his withdrawal from the legislative election race on Tuesday (June 13). Lin expressed remorse for the controversies surrounding handling a sexual harassment incident within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
2023/06/13 17:44
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MOEA head says 2025 nuclear-free goal remains unchanged
Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Wang Mei-hua, emphasized that the government’s goal to become nuclear-free by 2025 remains unchanged on Monday (June 12).
2023/06/12 19:28
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New Taipei Mayor vows to fulfill promises on nuclear power
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih urged the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday to prioritize the handling of nuclear power, emphasizing his commitment to a clear energy policy if elected.
2023/06/07 17:28
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Councilor’s service center targeted in retaliation
A deliberate act of targeted retaliation occurred on Monday night (June 5) when a black car crashed into the service center belonging to Li Yu-ting, a councilor from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), in Daliao District, Kaohsiung.
2023/06/06 17:03
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DPP chairman, former official apologize for party scandal
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te and various Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members have apologized following the exposure of an unaddressed sexual harassment case reported by a former party worker earlier this week.
2023/06/02 18:08
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King Pu-tsung hopes DPP scandal brings more awareness
Former deputy mayor of Taipei, King Pu-tsung, voiced his hopes on Friday (June 2) that the latest political sexual harassment case will bring more awareness to similar issues in Taiwan.
2023/06/02 18:02
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Mayor Hou condemns DPP over alleged sexual harassment claim
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih has urged the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to address the alleged sexual harassment case within their party on Thursday (June 1).
2023/06/01 17:22
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Lai Ching-te, Terry Gou promote cross-strait peace in Kinmen
In a significant display of unity, Vice President Lai Ching-te and Foxconn founder Terry Gou made a joint appearance at the Cheng Huang Festival, a religious and cultural event in Kinmen. This marks their first public appearance together, as they expressed their shared desire for peace in the region.
2023/05/30 17:27