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Terry Gou warns Taiwan risks missing next ’golden 30 years’
Independent presidential candidate Terry Gou faces internal and external challenges, including petition issues, joint actions by the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party, and poor poll ratings. The future of his campaign is uncertain as his company, Hon Hai’s subsidiary Foxconn, is under investigation by the Chinese Communist Party’s tax department.
2023/10/27 15:04
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Ko Wen-je’s campaign director announces resignation from DPP
The campaign office director for Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je, Chou Yu-hsiu, has officially resigned from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) after being a member for 20 years. Chou joined Ko’s team in 2017 and was influenced by their spirit, leading to his decision to stay. Despite leaving the DPP, Chou remains committed to Taiwan and plans to join the TPP soon.
2023/10/19 15:41
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KMT submits meeting plan to TPP for potential collaboration
The Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih’s campaign team has submitted a meeting plan to the campaign office of Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) hopeful Ko Wen-je, following their first potential collaboration talk.
2023/10/17 16:24
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TPP campaign office dismisses collaboration with Terry Gou
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je’s campaign office director, Chou Yu-hsiu, has stated that there are no ongoing discussions about a potential collaboration between Ko and Taiwanese business tycoon Terry Gou on Tuesday(Oct. 17).
2023/10/17 16:03
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TPP emphasizes role of data science before alliance talks
The Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) held their first staff meeting to discuss a possible election alliance. Key figures at the meeting included representatives from both parties. The TPP expressed their willingness to engage in dialogue and emphasized their faith in data science. The objective of the meeting was to negotiate an outcome acceptable to Taiwanese and supporters of both parties.
2023/10/14 16:33
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Blue-White Coalition negotiation marks political milestone
The inaugural negotiation of the Blue-White Coalition in Taiwan is set to take place on Saturday afternoon. Representatives from the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) and the Kuomintang (KMT) will discuss opinion polls, debates, and other topics. TPP candidate Ko Wen-je believes a head-to-head showdown would increase his chances of victory, especially with the support of Terry Gou. KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih emphasizes the importance of opinion polls and proposes a layered discussion on various issues.
2023/10/14 15:54
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TPP campaign director to discuss cooperation with KMT
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) is set to discuss cooperation with the Kuomintang (KMT) party on Oct. 14, ahead of the forthcoming 2024 presidential elections. The discussions will focus on the potential "Blue-White Cooperation" and will involve representatives from both parties.
2023/10/12 15:37
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Chen Shih-chung expresses doubts toward KMT-TPP alliance
The potential alliance between the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election is uncertain, according to Chen Shih-chung, campaign chairman for DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te. In an web interview, Chen expressed doubts about the alliance, citing the potential alienation of TPP’s supporters, who are disillusioned with both the KMT and DPP.
2023/10/12 14:52
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TPP calls for open, transparent collaboration with KMT
The Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate, Hou Yu-ih, has confirmed discussions with Taiwan People’s Party candidate. Ko Wen-je’s campaign office spokesperson Tai Yu-wen emphasized the need for close communication and timely responses from the KMT regarding establishing a transparent and open collaboration.
2023/10/11 17:00
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KMT, TPP discuss party collaboration: King Pu-tsung
The campaign manager for KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih, King Pu-tsung, has announced discussions on party integration between the KMT and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) are being overseen by KMT Chairman Eric Chu.
2023/10/02 14:39
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Hou Yu-ih apologizes for leave, vows commitment to Taiwan
Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih apologizes for taking leave to focus on his campaign, addressing accusations of "abandoning" his duty.
2023/09/25 13:01
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KMT presidential candidate seeks to deepen Taiwan-U.S. ties
Presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih highlights his commitment to cross-strait peace and Taiwan’s security. Get insights from his recent overseas Taiwanese banquet in Washington, D.C.
2023/09/18 20:07
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Lai Ching-te appoints campaign HQ heads across Taiwan
Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party, has appointed campaign headquarters’ chiefs across Taiwan.
2023/08/31 16:07
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Hou’s US visit costs covered by campaign office: city gov’t
The New Taipei City government clarified on Friday (Aug. 5) that no public budget was used to cover the expenses for Hou Yu-ih’s visit to the U.S.
2023/08/25 22:37
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KMT doubts DPP legislator’s nuclear energy stance
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih presidential campaign spokesperson, Liu Tsai-wei, and Taoyuan City Councilor Ling Tao raised doubts about the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Lai Pin-yu’s anti-nuclear stance was influenced by her father’s partisan political donation on Monday (Aug. 14).
2023/08/14 20:36
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Hou Yu-ih energizes campaign amid support shifts
KMT’s presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih ramps up campaign efforts, narrowing the gap against opponents Ko Wen-je and Lai Ching-te. Hou’s focus on peace gains traction. Get updates on Taiwan’s shifting election dynamics.
2023/08/14 20:04
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Lai’s campaign manager denies thesis plagiarism allegations
Lai Ching-te’s campaign manager, Pan Men-an, has been accused of plagiarism in his master’s thesis, which he denies.
2023/08/02 13:49
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TPP’s misleading slogan is result of culture gap: Ko Wen-je
The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je pointed out on Tuesday (Aug. 1) that the party’s misleading English slogan for the presidential election resulted from "cultural differences."
2023/08/01 19:02
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Lai’s NS team faces challenges in integrating with Tsai’s
Lai Ching-te’s campaign spokesperson, Chen Shih-kai, addressed concerns on Thursday (July 27) about the national security team’s relationship with President Tsai Ing-wen’s staff.
2023/07/27 17:29
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Terry Gou continues unofficial presidential campaign
Foxconn founder Terry Gou visited the Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation and Binjiang Market on Wednesday (July 19) to gain insights into Taiwan’s agriculture and fishing industries.
2023/07/19 16:58
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Lai’s campaign office dismisses talks about U.S. visit
A campaign spokesperson of Vice President Lai Ching-te dismissed talks on Tuesday (June 27) about his alleged plans to visit the United States. Speaking at the launch event of Lai’s campaign merchandise, spokesperson Chen Shi-kai said: "If the visit is taking place, we will let you know in the same way as in the past. We have not received any information about visiting."
2023/06/28 12:09
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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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Mayor Hou to commit to KMT’s presidential nomination process
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi, who has maintained a relatively lower profile during the campaign compared to his rival, Terry Gou, founder of Hon Hai, expressed his commitment on Tuesday (May 16) to abide by the instructions of the Kuomintang (KMT) party and exert his best efforts.
2023/05/16 16:59
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Terry Gou goes all-in on KMT presidential bid
Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn, aims to secure the presidential nomination from Taiwan’s main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT), despite leaving the party four years ago when it nominated Han Kuo-yu as its candidate.
2023/05/13 08:43
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Terry Gou makes spiritual commitment to Mazu during campaign
Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn and a primary presidential hopeful for the opposition Kuomintang (KMT), held a second campaign rally in southern Taiwan’s Pingtung County on Tuesday (May 9) to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters.
2023/05/11 15:47