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Japanese scholar Yoshiyuki Ogasawara predicts that Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate, is likely to win Taiwan’s presidential race. However, Ogasawara cautions that the DPP is unlikely to gain a majority of legislative seats. Opposition parties have attracted public attention by coordinating candidate discussions, leading to diminished public exposure for Lai. Additionally, recent scandals involving extramarital affairs among DPP incumbent lawmakers have put the party on the defensive. Ogasawara’s prediction makes him the first Japanese election observer to suggest that the ruling DPP may not secure more than half of the legislative seats.

Eric Chu, chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT), and Ko Wen-je, chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), will engage in inter-party cooperation negotiations on Monday. The discussions will center around forming a coalition government, maximizing legislative seats, and identifying the strongest opposition candidate for the presidency. The talks, initiated by the KMT and TPP, are aimed at Taiwan’s future and cross-strait peace, rather than serving the interests of the parties themselves.

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.

Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu confirmed on Thursday (Oct. 12) that the party has been discussing with former Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu to take on the role of vice chair for ＂several months.＂

Business tycoon Terry Gou announced his independent presidential candidacy with singer-actress Lai Pei-hsia as his running mate. Despite their political inexperience, they aim to boost Taiwan’s economy. Get the latest updates on this unconventional political alliance.

The UK Parliament has revealed that former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss received over NT＄3.58 million (US＄115,000) for her four-day visit to Taiwan, sparking suspicions and criticism from opposition parties in Taiwan.

The Taiwan government approved on Thursday (June 29) a new subsidy aimed at private college students, as well as the introduction of free tuition for high school and vocational high school students. This decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties.

Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an received a series of ＂gifts＂ from both the Kuomintang (KMT) Party and opposition parties during his first administrative report in the City Council on Thursday (April 13).

Opposition party members in Taiwan have expressed their disapproval and concerns over the ruling party’s decision to provide a NT＄6,000 tax rebate to those living in Taiwan. 

Taiwan’s ruling and main opposition parties recently locked horns over whether the mini-three-links should be restarted between Taiwan and China.

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).

Candidates discussed many important issues during the campaign for the 9-in-1 elections, even though some topics remained untouched, such as extending military service or allowing more foreign visitors to Taiwan.