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President Tsai Ing-wen attributes the DPP’s rule in Taiwan since 2016 to the support of the Taiwanese people. She emphasizes the robust democratic elections and system of checks and balances in Taiwan. Tsai states that the DPP and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te are the right choice for Taiwan. Under the DPP’s administration, Taiwan’s national power has enhanced, with GDP growth from NT＄17.5 trillion in 2016 to a potential NT＄23 trillion in 2023. President Tsai encourages Taiwanese to be proud of their achievements.

The ＂Blue-White Pact,＂ a joint ticket between the opposition parties Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), has become a topic of public discussion in Taipei. Tensions arose when it was revealed that both parties were dissatisfied with the methods used to select their presidential candidates. In response to public scrutiny, TPP candidate Ko Wen-je released a campaign video featuring a potential running mate. The video depicted Huang Shan-shan, secretary general of Ko’s campaign headquarters, as the TPP candidate for vice presidency. KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih’s running mate was identified as Ko Chih-en, CEO of a KMT think tank. The campaign video criticized the ruling parties for their failure to improve living conditions in Taiwan, leading to mixed reactions online. Former KMT lawmaker Alex Tsai emphasized that the pairing of Ko and Hou is crucial for winning the presidential election.

Former President Ma Ying-jeou supports conducting a public poll to determine the final candidate combination for the upcoming presidential race in Taiwan. The Kuomintang’s (KMT) Hou Yu-ih and Taiwan People’s Party’s (TPP) Ko Wen-je have yet to decide who will run as the presidential or vice presidential candidate if a party alliance is formed. Executive director Xiao Xucen of the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation revealed that a prominent blue camp figure visited Ma and suggested comparing the ＂Hou-Ko＂ and ＂Ko-Hou＂ combinations with the Democratic Progressive Party’s ＂Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim＂ combination through a public poll. Ma Ying-jeou expressed strong agreement with this proposal. Xiao has shared this information with Hou’s campaign office and the party.

As Taiwan’s presidential election nears, the spotlight is on a unique lineup of candidates, including Terry Gou, Lai Ching-te, Hou Yu-ih, and Ko Wen-je. Gou, overcoming significant challenges to secure his place, now navigates potential alliances with the TPP and the fractured opposition. With the election commission poised to announce verified candidates, all eyes are on these political moves shaping Taiwan’s future.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je was seen having a private dinner with independent presidential hopeful Terry Gou at Gou’s residence on November 8, sparking speculation about a potential political alliance. Despite the hour-long meeting, Ko denied the possibility of a ＂Ko-Gou pairing＂ but did not rule out a ＂Gou-Ko alliance.＂ Ko’s campaign office spokesperson, Chen Chih-han, confirmed the meeting but did not disclose any details due to confidentiality reasons. Ko had previously expressed openness to collaborating with Gou if it benefits Taiwan and publicly announced his intention to meet with Gou again. Gou’s campaign office spokesperson, Chen Chia-yi, stated that Gou and Ko have a harmonious relationship, sharing common beliefs and arguments, and expressing their mutual commitment to power rotation in the 2024 election. While the specifics of the meeting remain undisclosed, both parties affirmed their dedication to Taiwan’s future, potentially setting the stage for future collaborations that could impact Taiwan’s political landscape leading up to the elections.

Taiwan People’s Party presidential candidate Ko Wen-je’s disapproval rating has increased by 14.5 percentage points to 42.3%, making him the most unpopular among the contenders, according to a recent poll. The survey also revealed that Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te has an approval rating of 33% and a disapproval rating of 39.5%, while Kuomintang candidate Hou You-yi has an approval rating of 27.3% and a disapproval rating of 32%. Independent candidate Terry Gou received an approval rating of 17.9% and a disapproval rating of 33.9%. Compared to a previous poll conducted in May 2023, all four candidates saw an increase in disapproval ratings and a decline in approval ratings. Notably, Ko’s disapproval rating increased by 14.5 percentage points, while Gou’s approval rating fell by 16.1 percentage points.

DPP legislator Wang Ting-yu challenged the truthfulness of Taiwan People’s Party presidential candidate Ko Wen-je’s statements on Facebook. Wang criticized Ko for denying ever meeting Hsu Chun-ying, an honorary president of the Taiwanese New Immigrants Development Association, despite accusations to the contrary. Wang accused Ko of lying and planning to include Hsu on the TPP’s legislator-at-large list, contradicting Ko’s public declaration on Nov. 1 that he had never met Hsu. Wang questioned the inclusion of someone Ko claimed not to know, calling it irresponsible behavior. To support his argument, Wang cited Hsieh Li-Kung, former secretary-general of the TPP, who publicly stated that he introduced Hsu to Ko at the end of last year and early this year. Wang further claimed that Ko did meet Hsu at an event on Dec. 21, 2019, where Ko attended as mayor. Ko has yet to respond to the allegations.

Taiwanese billionaire and independent presidential candidate Terry Gou addressed the talent drain in Taiwan and its impact on the tourism industry. He highlighted how the lack of qualified personnel has affected the competitiveness of the industry, leading to a decline in domestic travel. Gou also linked this talent drain to the fertility crisis in Taiwan and the issue of female employment. He suggested that remote working could help parents balance work and family life, and called on the government to invest in software and hardware developments to support remote job positions. Gou criticized the ruling party, the Democratic Progressive Party, for its failure to propose effective strategies for economic growth and emphasized the need for industrial upgrades to sustain Taiwan’s competitiveness in export-driven industries.

The latest poll by Formosa Magazine reveals that Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate, is leading the race for the 2024 presidential election in Taiwan with 38.5% support. The Kuomintang (KMT) candidate, Hou Yu-ih, trails behind at 26.2%, while Ko Wen-je, the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) candidate, secures 16.9% support. Including independent candidate Terry Gou, Lai is leading with 35.6% approval in the ＂four-legged race,＂ followed by Hou at 22.2%, Ko at 16.9%, and Gou at the bottom with 6.9%. The survey also asked non-Lai supporters if they would vote for the candidate with the highest level of support among Ko, Hou, and Gou to beat the ruling DPP. 45.5% of respondents disagreed, while 39.1% agreed. In comparison to the previous poll, Lai saw a 0.8 percentage point increase to 38.5% in a three-legged race, while Hou dropped 1.4 percentage points to 26.2%. Ko, on the other hand, increased by 1.4 percentage points. Regardless of the race format, Hou currently beats Ko by five to six percentage points. The poll was conducted from November 2-3 and 6, surveying 1,201 adults across 22 counties and cities nationwide, with an error margin of 2.8% at a 95% confidence level.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has released an official notice outlining the procedures for the upcoming Legislative Yuan elections. The 11th legislative elections will be held on January 13th next year, coinciding with the presidential and vice presidential elections for the 16th term. Candidates can obtain nomination forms starting next week, with the registration period beginning two weeks later and lasting for four days. Political parties and overseas citizens interested in running for the legislative elections are advised to submit candidate registration lists at the CEC counter in Taipei. The election announcement provides important information such as the scope of legislative authority, administration divisions, the number of positions to be elected, and the maximum campaign expenditure allowed.

The spokesperson for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te’s campaign, Tai Wei-shan, criticized Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je for pandering for votes and inconsistent messaging, particularly regarding his stance on same-sex marriage. Ko’s position on same-sex marriage has reportedly changed four times in the past nine years. In 2014, Ko publicly expressed support for ＂freedom to love, marriage equality＂ during his mayoral campaign. However, during a 2019 visit to the U.S., he stated that he voted against same-sex marriage but allowed 125,000 people to march. In 2020, he posted on Facebook that he cast a void vote on the topic of homosexuality. Yet, during a lecture at a Kaohsiung campus, he denied ever saying that he voted against same-sex marriage. Tai urged Ko to stop relying on ＂shortcut tricks＂ to win the election and emphasized the importance of politicians possessing a fundamental attitude toward societal values, respecting crucial issues, and demonstrating consistency.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has proposed several policies to address Taiwan’s low birth rate. These policies include extending maternity leave, offering a ＂pregnancy subsidy＂ of NT$50,000 to expectant mothers, and providing an additional subsidy of NT$100,000 to families after the child is born. Ko also plans to establish a ＂Population Development Committee＂ within the Executive Yuan to coordinate efforts between various governmental departments and address the issue of low birth rates. He advocates for increasing public childcare facilities and raising salaries for public preschool teachers and personnel to improve the employment environment for childcare workers. The National Development Council predicts that Taiwan’s population could be halved by 2070 due to low birth rates and an aging population, which would further burden society and younger generations. Ko sees the low birth rate as a security issue for Taiwan, causing labor shortages and challenges in school recruitment.

DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te asserts that repairing the roof of his family home in Wanli is a resident’s ＂right＂ rather than a ＂privilege＂ after multiple typhoons. Lai calls attention to the housing problems faced by residents in mining areas and urges local governments and relevant departments to address these issues. Lai’s response comes after criticisms from TPP presidential campaign director Huang Shan-shan and Professor Hsu Shih-jung for not paying taxes and focusing only on his own house. Lai rebuts these comments, stating that similar situations exist in Jinshan and Ruifang within New Taipei City.

Get the latest updates on the 2024 presidential elections in Taiwan, as Foxconn billionaire Terry Gou and former music show presenter Belle Yu enter the political arena. Ukrainian-born actress Larisa Angela Bakurova, who became a Taiwanese citizen, is rumored to be a candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party. Discover her inspiring journey in promoting gymnastics in Taiwan and her potential inclusion in the upcoming elections. Stay tuned for more information as factional variations within the DPP could influence the final candidate list.

The story discusses the political figures from the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) who have sparked public speculation with metaphorical references to a ＂train.＂ The concept of the Blue-White Coalition, a topic gaining attention, is at the center of this development. TPP presidential candidate Ko Wen-je shared a photo on Facebook of himself enjoying a Taiwan Railways boxed lunch while traveling on the Puyuma Express. In contrast, KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih declared a few days ago that ＂the train will not wait for those who are late,＂ urging Ko to make a decision on their collaboration.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te inaugurated his campaign headquarters in New Taipei City, receiving strong support from Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen. Tsai criticized the Blue-White coalition as a self-interest alliance and urged citizens to work together for Taiwan’s benefit.

Discover the inspiring journey of Hou Yu-ih, from his days as a police captain during a tense hostage situation to his current role as the KMT’s presidential nominee, standing firmly in defense of Taiwan’s sovereignty.

Hsu Chun-ying, an honorary president of the ＂Taiwanese New Immigrants Development Association,＂ denies allegations of being a former member of China’s Communist Party. Hsu expressed anger towards Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te’s claims and challenged anyone to provide evidence of her membership.

Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih visited the Shihlin Hulu Temple and emphasized that regardless of who becomes president, they must act in Taiwan’s best interest. Independent candidate Terry Gou and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) nominee Ko Wen-je also attended the event. Hou highlighted his 43-year career in the police force, defending the Republic of China and all citizens of Taiwan. Gou emphasized peace across the Taiwan Strait and facilitating Taiwan’s economic prosperity. Ko thanked Gou for his assistance during his tenure as mayor and visited the temple to pray for national peace.

Main figures of the heated election race, including Kuomingtang (KMT) Chair Eric Chu, KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih, and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je, held a secret meeting to discuss presidential and vice presidential candidacies, but no consensus was reached. In celebration of Guanyin Bodhisattva’s Renunciation Day, a memorial event was held at Shilin Hulu Temple, attended by KMT candidate Hou, TPP candidate Ko, independent candidate Terry Gou, and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an. Negotiations for a KMT-TPP joint ticket are set for tomorrow, and both parties emphasized the need for exploring new options and not disappointing the public’s expectations. Hou, with 43 years of public service, remains dedicated to protecting Taiwan and uniting the nation.

Get the latest updates on the possibility of Hsiao Bi-khim joining Lai Ching-te’s campaign as his running mate. Speculation grows amid the DPP’s efforts to finalize its legislator-at-large candidate list.

Kuomintang (KMT) Presidential Candidate Hou Yu-ih has set a deadline of Friday (Nov. 3) for final negotiations with the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) ahead of the 2024 presidential election. If an agreement is not reached by then, there will be no further talks. A closed-door meeting between KMT Chairman Eric Chu, Hou, and TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je on Oct. 31 failed to forge an agreement. The preliminary negotiation was originally scheduled for Friday, but Chu initiated the meeting on Oct. 31 due to concerns about the outcome. The 53-minute meeting resulted in a deadlock, with all parties sticking to their viewpoints without reaching a consensus. Ko stated that there’s no need for another meeting without a clear action plan, while Chu emphasized that the focus of the tripartite meeting was to express good intentions and find a method for party negotiation rather than engaging in competition.

DPP legislator Kuo Kuo-wen suggests that Representative to the U.S. Hsiao Bi-khim’s high societal recognition is a key factor in her being considered as a potential running mate for DPP presidential hopeful Lai Ching-te. Lai himself has mentioned that he has multiple candidates in mind for the vice-presidential position, with six individuals recommended by different sectors. While Lai did not explicitly confirm Hsiao as the top candidate, he did imply it.

Independent presidential candidate Terry Gou and his running mate, Lai Pei-hsia, submitted a petition to the Taipei City Election Commission on November 1. Gou addressed a crowd outside the administrative center in the Xinyi district, emphasizing the significance of each signature on the petition and promising to press forward courageously in voicing the Taiwanese people’s pursuit of democracy and freedom. The number of signatures submitted was not disclosed at the time, but Gou’s campaign office stated that more details would be provided later.

Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung discusses the potential joint ticket between the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) for the upcoming 2024 presidential election on TVBS TV program Situation Room. Shen reveals that TPP candidate Ko Wen-je is considering partnering with KMT candidate Hou Yu-i, but is still undecided.