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Ko Wen-je raises concerns over DPP’s energy transition plan
Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je voiced concerns on Friday (June 9) over the Democratic Progressive Party government’s energy transition plans during a visit to the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism.
2023/06/09 17:37
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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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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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New Taipei Mayor Hou endorses nuclear power
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih voiced his endorsement of nuclear power as a means to prevent power shortages in Taiwan on Monday (May 29), condemning the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for its inability to fulfill its promise of making Taiwan nuclear-free by 2025.
2023/05/29 17:31
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Social media star contemplating run for legislative seat
Social media influencer Ili Cheng addressed speculation about her potential candidacy for a legislative seat in the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) at an event held in Taipei on Friday (May 26).
2023/05/27 12:31
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New Taipei Mayor bombarded with questions at City Council
During a New Taipei City Council session on Wednesday, Democratic Progressive Party city councilors bombarded Mayor Hou You-yi with questions, giving him little time to respond.
2023/05/11 15:00
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New Taipei mayor faces scrutiny over cross-strait topics
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi faces scrutiny over the controversial ’One Country, Two Systems’ at a New Taipei City Council session, while the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members questioned him on cross strait-related topics.
2023/05/09 19:20
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VP Lai Ching-te faces scrutiny over future policies
Vice President Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party’s 2024 Presidential Election hopeful, presented his policy platform to supporters during a Presbyterian Church event on Tuesday (April 18).
2023/04/19 17:29
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Ruling DPP nominates Chairman Lai as presidential hopeful
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) announced Wednesday (April 13) that Vice President and party chairman Lai Ching-te will be their candidate for the 2024 presidential election.
2023/04/13 17:59
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Frank Hsieh comments on severing Honduras diplomatic ties
Taiwan’s representative to Japan, Frank Hsieh, shared his thoughts on Honduras cutting ties with Taiwan during a book launch event on Sunday (March 26).
2023/03/28 17:35
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Vice President Lai registers for DPP presidential primary
Taiwan’s Vice President and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairman, Lai Ching-te, took a significant step towards running for the 2024 presidential election on Wednesday by registering as a candidate for the DPP.
2023/03/15 19:15
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Latest poll sheds light on 2024 election hopefuls in Taiwan
The Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation unveiled its latest poll results on Tuesday (Feb. 21), shedding light on the presidential hopefuls for the upcoming 2024 election.
2023/02/22 19:51
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President Tsai: My reputation is pride of Taiwanese people
A Democratic Progressive Party Taipei City Councilor accidentally called President Tsai Ing-wen the "Michelin’s Bib Gourmand Top 100 Influential Woman"on Friday at a pro-Taiwan event.
2023/02/04 18:00
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Taiwan’s ruling party chairman releases new LINE stickers
Taiwan’s ruling DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te has unveiled new LINE stickers in partnership with a local artist, NISINsheep, on Saturday (Jan. 28).
2023/01/31 17:51
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DPP’s supporters voice displeasure at Legislator Kao Chia-yu
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Kao Chia-yu encountered vocal dissent from within her own party on Thursday (Jan. 12) during a policy presentation.
2023/01/13 18:49
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DPP’s Enoch Wu struggles in latest TVBS poll
With 11 days to go before legislative by-elections on Jan. 8, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Enoch Wu can be seen building his grassroots support in Taipei City.
2022/12/29 19:29
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Poll: Taiwan president’s approval rate lowest in 44 months
A survey by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation released Tuesday (Dec. 21) shows Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen’s (蔡英文) approval rate has dropped to its lowest level in 44 months.
2022/12/21 17:01
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Taiwan’s DPP gains support in extending military service
Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has garnered some support in its plans to extend the current, 4-month military service.
2022/12/20 18:17
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Enoch Wu wants to relocate Taipei Songshan Airport
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) candidate for the Taipei legislative by-election Enoch Wu (吳怡農) unveiled his first policies aimed at attracting voters on Wednesday (Dec. 8).
2022/12/09 02:26
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Enoch Wu vows to win back public’s trust in ruling DPP
Enoch Wu shared his hopes to earn back the public’s trust on Thursday (Dec. 2) following his nomination by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in a legislative by-election on Jan. 8, 2023.
2022/12/05 14:08
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Analysts ponder DPP’s setback in Taiwan’s local elections
Taiwan’s 9-in-1 elections wrapped up on Saturday (Nov. 26) with the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) securing 13 counties and cities, while the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) fell short with only 5.
2022/11/29 22:12
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Taiwan’s 9-in-1 elections attract global media attention
The world was on watch for Taiwan’s 9-in-1 elections on Saturday (Nov. 26). Foreign media, however, focused their attention on cross-strait relations, as many viewed this election as a "mid-term" test for President Tsai Ing-wen, a test to see if the people of Taiwan are satisfied with the current Democratic Progressive Party administration.
2022/11/28 00:12
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Heads of Taiwan’s main political parties cast their ballots
The heads of Taiwan’s main political parties, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the opposition Kuomintang and the Taiwan People’s Party, cast their ballots in the local elections on Saturday morning (Nov. 26).
2022/11/26 18:25