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DPP candidate champions disability rights amid talk show row
Human rights lawyer Chen Chun-han, a legislative-at-large candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), responds to a controversy involving the online talk show "The Night Night Show with Hello." Chen appreciates the show’s apology for allowing mainland China media personality Wang Zhian to mimic disabled individuals, which was seen as a dig at the DPP and indirectly at Chen. Despite thinking the apology came late, Chen commends Hello and his production team for planning a special segment to discuss the issues faced by disabled and rare disease patients in Taiwan. Chen emphasizes that the core of the criticism lies in whether society can tolerate discrimination against the disabled and respect their right to political participation. He states that this is a human rights issue that transcends ideological and party lines. Chen also mentions that voters needn’t feel obligated to vote for the DPP in 2028, highlighting Taiwan’s democratic freedom and the importance of supporting any political party based on personal beliefs. However, he adds that if Hello and his team find the DPP under Lai Ching-te’s leadership satisfactory within the next four years and genuinely wish to support it, they would be welcomed.
2024/01/30 17:51
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Taiwan ensures voting rights with election day off
Taiwan’s election day has been designated as a day off under the Labor Standards Act to protect workers’ voting rights. On January 13th, the 16th Presidential and Vice Presidential elections, as well as the 11th Legislative Yuan elections, will be held. Employers are required to grant a day off with regular pay to workers who have voting rights and are scheduled to work on election day. The day off is a continuous 24-hour period from midnight to noon and cannot be exchanged for another working day. If workers are needed on election day, employers must obtain their agreement and not impede their right to vote.
2024/01/06 11:23
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Lai Ching-te urges Taiwan to vote despite Chinese meddling
Taiwanese presidential candidate Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has called on the Taiwanese people to use their votes as a defense against what he considers the most serious Chinese interference in the upcoming elections. Lai emphasized that while China has interfered in Taiwan’s elections before, the current situation is the worst. He believes that the best way to counter this interference is to ensure that the candidate supported by China does not win. Lai urged citizens to stand up against this interference by using their ballots to continue Taiwan’s progress and guarantee societal stability, economic growth, and the well-being of its people. He positioned the DPP’s battle not only against opposition parties but also against the Chinese Communist Party, underscoring the importance of maintaining a majority in the legislative yuan to prevent potential government functioning disputes. Lai kicked off his election campaign across 22 counties and cities, stating that this election is crucial for Taiwan’s future and Indo-Pacific peace stability. He encouraged the people to maintain the spirit of the past, choose the right person, and follow the right path.
2024/01/03 15:45
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Lai Ching-te calls for strong future path in Taiwan vote
Presidential candidate Lai Ching-te emphasizes the importance of culture in advancing Taiwan’s international identity, stating that without cultural recognition, the world would remain unaware of Taiwan’s existence. Lai urges voters to choose the right path for Taiwan’s future, highlighting that the island cannot afford to backtrack. The rally to support DPP legislator Wu Szu-yao saw more than 150 cultural figures in attendance, showcasing broad support for her exceptional qualities. Wu emphasizes that culture could serve as Taiwan’s strongest form of national defense and foreign relations, drawing a parallel with Ukraine’s use of cultural heritage to garner international protection. She expresses confidence in Lai’s future leadership to enhance Taiwan’s cultural ties globally.
2023/12/19 21:56
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幕後/「太監說」到「空姐團」爭議連環爆 民眾黨溝通問題浮現
距離2024總統大選剩下5個月,藍綠白參選人進入猛烈政治攻防期,民眾黨總統參選人柯文哲近期爭議連環爆,包括「太監說」、民眾黨英文網站標語「Vote White Vote Right」爭議,以及民眾黨5日舉辦「台北姊妹選哲之友會」成立大會,被解讀是在意圖在撕掉柯文哲「仇女」標籤,不過,會中女性穿著窄版短裙組成「空姐應援團」熱舞演出,再度引發物化女性爭議。對此,民眾黨內人士坦言,黨內橫向溝通確實出現蠻嚴重的問題,認為決策圈過小,期盼溝通能更加透明。
2023/08/07 16:40
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徵工讀生接待外賓遭批 民眾黨:多為對政治領域有興趣青年
民眾黨英文官網日前因標語「Vote White Vote Right」引發爭議,被外界批在西方人士眼中會被解讀成「投給白人,投給右派」,引發討論,民眾黨馬上出面澄清,並將該標語下架,強調未來將加強小編英文專業度。不過,民進黨前青年發展部主任吳濬彥再砲轟,指民眾黨正以時薪200元徵國際事務工讀生,「各位別擔心民眾黨頻發生外交災難的狀況了」。對此,民眾黨回應,時薪的訂定為高於基本時薪176元的200元,且目前應聘人數近30人且持續增加中,其中不乏台大應屆畢業生及持有國外學歷者,多是對「政治領域」工作有興趣的青年。
2023/08/04 16:06
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民眾黨英文官網標語惹議! 柯文哲:應找母語者審查
民眾黨總統參選人柯文哲,到高雄發表演講,民眾黨官網"Vote White、Vote Right"標語雖然緊急下架,依舊爭議不斷,柯文哲坦言,應該要找母語是英文的人來撰寫。至於彰化縣議長謝典林退出國民黨,柯文哲說自己也蠻驚訝,也有打電話問他,為何這麼衝動。
2023/08/01 14:35
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民眾黨徵英日文工讀接待外賓 網嘲諷:以為便利商店員工?
近日民眾黨英文官網發出誤導人的英文標語「Vote White・Vote Right」,不僅被誤解為是有種族主義的言論,也對台灣造成負面形象的影響。雖然民眾黨發言人林子宇已經出面澄清,希望能平息風波,但民進黨青年發展部主任兼發言人吳濬彥,貼出民眾黨的徵才資訊再度開炮,被網友質疑「確定工讀生懂國際政治」。
2023/07/31 20:56
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TPP faces controversy over misleading slogan
The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) found itself embroiled in controversy over the weekend regarding its English slogan, "Vote White, Vote Right," which drew concerns from foreign observers who interpreted it as endorsing white supremacy.
2023/07/31 20:16
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民眾黨「VOTE WHITE」標語惹議 外籍人士分析原因
民眾黨英文標語Vote White Vote Right引發爭議下架,駐台美籍自由撰稿記者赫爾(Erin Hale)在社群媒體發文指出,民眾黨的口號很容易引起誤會;網紅「外國倫」也指出,美國人聽到這標語,百分之百會聯想到三K黨。
2023/07/31 16:41
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民眾黨官網「投白投右」涉種族歧視?綠:柯文哲對國際事務陌生
Pocast節目「百靈果News」30日發現,民眾黨英文官網寫下「VOTE WHITE,VOTE RIGHT」標語,恐被外國人解讀為「白人至上主義」;民眾黨立委賴香伶則在貼文下留言,還標記美國前總統川普,並提到民進黨,引發網友議論。民進黨今(31)日對此表示,民眾黨官網涉及敏感的種族歧視問題,黨籍立委鬧國際笑話,更凸顯民眾黨對於國際事務處理的陌生,民眾黨主席柯文哲正在競選總統,對於相關爭議應立即重申正確的態度。
2023/07/31 14:53
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「Vote White Vote Right」惹議下架 民眾黨:加強小編英文能力
民眾黨英文官網出現一標語「Vote White Vote Right」,想表達「投給代表白色力量的民眾黨,投給正確的選擇」,但在西方人士眼中卻會被解讀成「投給白人,投給右派」,引發討論。一名在台的外國記者更在推特上表示,「民眾黨意外地與美國白人至上主義都用了同一句口號」。對此,民眾黨發言人林子宇今(31)日說明,起初提出用意是要表達「支持白色力量是一個正確的選擇」,再加上台灣沒有所謂「白人至上主義」的概念,但對於不同建議也會從善如流,目前已將該標語下架,未來針對小編英文專業度也會進行把關。
2023/07/31 10:56
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Why Taiwan wants a referendum on lowering the voting age
The “nine-in-one elections” are scheduled for November 26. With less than one month to go, all of the candidates in Taiwan are campaigning hard. In addition to the elections of county magistrates and city mayors, there will also be a referendum on the same day. It will decide if young adults aged between 18 and 19 should also have the right to vote.
2022/11/03 17:51