Taiwan presidential candidate 結果共406筆

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) refutes Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je’s critique of the government’s photovoltaic policy. Ko had visited Tainan earlier in the day, criticizing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for prioritizing anti-nuclear sentiments over responsible photovoltaic energy development.

Terry Gou, an independent presidential candidate in Taiwan, is calling for public support in the upcoming election. With only six days left to collect enough signatures to secure a spot on the ballot, Gou has been absent from the public eye for six consecutive days. In a Facebook post, he outlined his political philosophy centered on ＂peace,＂ ＂prosperity,＂ and ＂integrity,＂ claiming to embody the spirit of a venture entrepreneur who values professionalism, organization, and fearlessness. Gou aims to build a Republic of China representing these principles and warns of potential chaos if no changes are made to the current power structure. He has set up signature collection stations across Taiwan and encourages the public to share his posts and invite friends to endorse his campaign.

DPP chairman and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te led his party in the 21st Taiwan Pride Parade, expressing support for marriage equality. Other presidential candidates, including KMT’s Hou Yu-ih, TPP’s Ko Wen-je, and Terry Gou, did not attend. Lai thanked those who have worked for same-sex marriage, noting that Taiwan is the first country in Asia to legalize it. Former Premier Su Tseng-chang celebrated Taiwan’s achievement and urged people to work together for more happiness. Previous attempts to pass marriage equality bills in 2006 and 2013 were unsuccessful, but the bill was finally passed in 2019.

Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih emphasized his dedication to protecting Taiwan’s homeland and national security at a campaign event in Tainan City. He addressed unresolved cross-strait issues, such as the United States listing Taiwan as a military aid country and the increasing number of Chinese military aircraft entering Taiwan’s air defense identification zone. Hou affirmed that national security is his top priority and that he has committed his life’s work to safeguarding Taiwan, promising not to betray the island nation. He believes Taiwan is at a critical juncture, choosing between war and peace, and stressed the importance of maintaining social order, avoiding collusion between government officials and businesses, and prioritizing economic development.

A recent poll conducted by online magazine My Formosa reveals that Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te is currently leading the race for the 2024 presidential election in Taiwan with 34.7%. The survey indicates a narrow gap between Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) candidate Ko Wen-je and Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Hou Yu-ih, with only a 0.5% difference. Even if independent candidate Terry Gou joins the race, Lai’s lead is projected to persist. The survey was conducted from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25, with 1,470 individuals successfully interviewed. The maximum margin of error is ±2.6% and the confidence level is 95%.

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.

The 21st Taiwan LGBT+ Pride , with the theme ＂Stand with Diversity,＂ will take place in front of Taipei City Hall on October 28th. DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te will attend, while PFP candidate Ko Wen-je will be absent due to a prior engagement in the south. KMT will send youth group members, and Hou Yu-yih will not attend but expresses support for gender equality. Terry Gou and Lai Pei-hsia will also be absent but maintain their support for gender-friendly policies.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has agreed to engage in party negotiations with the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) in an effort to collaborate. This comes after KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih suggested that a democratic primary or public polls may not be sufficient and proposed party negotiations instead. Ko emphasized the importance of winning the election and stated that he sees no problem with party negotiations if Hou insists.

According to a recent poll conducted by the TVBS Poll Center, nearly 60% of Taiwanese respondents believe it is unlikely for the Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih to collaborate with Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) candidate Ko Wen-je. Only 21% of those surveyed believed a cooperative effort between the two candidates was possible, while 21% remained undecided.

DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te has called on Mainland China to appreciate the contributions of Taiwanese business people to its economy. This appeal comes as Foxconn Group, a major Taiwanese tech firm, faces investigations by China’s tax and natural resources departments. Lai emphasized that Taiwanese business people are an important asset to China, fostering economic growth and creating opportunities. He urged China not to pressure Taiwanese business people during the upcoming election, warning that it would harm both sides and undermine confidence in the Chinese market. Lai also called on China to respect Taiwan’s democratic constitution and lifestyle and to accept that the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communists is over. He encouraged China to engage in equitable and dignified dialogue exchange.

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.

Tensions escalated between Kuomintang (KMT) president candidate Hou Yu-ih and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Ko Wen-je’s teams, as the latter rejected KMT’s proposals for democratic primaries and public opinion polls, with no compromise in sight. KMT Spokesperson Huang Tzu-che accused Ko’s party of refusing to cooperate and demanded they be held accountable for the impasse. The TPP refuted this, arguing that scientific validity and reliability are subject to societal scrutiny.

Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih has proposed a concrete plan for an open primary on Tuesday(Oct. 17), addressing TPP’s concerns.

Taiwan’s independent presidential candidate, Terry Gou, has made his move ahead of the impending 2024 presidential race, proposing the notion of a ＂two-round voting system＂ on Tuesday evening (Oct. 17). In a Facebook post, the Foxconn founder expressed the need for constitutional reform in the existing system, criticizing the divide of power and responsibility between the president and the Premier. He advocates for reform to a ’double-leadership’ structure, aligning both power and responsibility with the position of president.

Kuomintang’s presidential candidate, Hou Yu-ih, criticizes the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for not fulfilling electoral promises. He specifically targets DPP’s presidential candidate Lai Ching-te for his failure to complete social housing projects during his tenure as Tainan Mayor.

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.

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).

Hou Yu-ih, the KMT’s 2024 presidential candidate, advocates for primary elections as the best method to select the strongest candidate in a potential alliance with the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP). The two parties have yet to reach a consensus on this issue.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je accuses the Kuomintang (KMT) of refusing to cooperate and instead focusing on showcasing its regional organizational strength. Ko criticizes the KMT’s challenging open primary to determine the ＂strongest opposition candidate＂ and takes a swipe at KMT’s presidential hopeful, Hou Yu-ih.

Presidential candidate Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party revealed that he has had discussions Rose Tsou, former Yahoo-Kimo’s general manager and Chair of World Vision Taiwan, about potentially becoming his running mate. Ko stated that Tsou satisfies three traits of the potential candidate: female gender, central-southern Taiwan background, and extensive business experiences.

King Pu-tsung expressed optimism for smooth talks between the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) in an upcoming meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to seek cooperation between the parties to remove the current Democratic Progressive Party from office in the upcoming election. King emphasized the importance of exchanging ideas and opinions to find shared values and political ideals.

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.

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.

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.

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.