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Another TPP Member Departs: Taoyuan Chairman Cites Gap Between Party and Public Will

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Gao Yuyan, the chairman of the Taoyuan City chapter of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), has resigned, citing a disconnect between the party's decisions and public opinion.
  • Gao's departure follows a series of resignations from other TPP members, including former spokesperson Yang Baozhen, who cited internal bullying.
  • The resignations highlight internal party conflicts regarding candidate nominations and perceived preferential treatment, raising questions about the TPP's adherence to its founding principles.

The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) is facing a growing wave of internal dissent and departures, with the latest high-profile resignation coming from Gao Yuyan, the chairman of its Taoyuan City chapter. Gao's decision to step down, announced via a Facebook statement, underscores a widening chasm between the party's internal decision-making processes and the sentiments of the electorate.

There is a significant gap between party will and public will, making it unnecessary to stay any longer.

· Gao YuyanChairman of the TPP Taoyuan City chapter, explaining his reason for resignation.

Gao's resignation is not an isolated incident. It follows a pattern of prominent members, including former spokesperson Yang Baozhen and former Guishan District director Gao Huahong, leaving the party. Yang Baozhen notably cited a "bullying culture" within the TPP as her reason for departure, adding a layer of internal strife to the party's public image.

The core of the discontent appears to stem from candidate nomination disputes and perceived inconsistencies in party discipline. Gao Yuyan, for instance, expressed frustration over the party's refusal to consider him for local public office, despite his willingness to serve, while simultaneously nominating candidates in other regions. He also pointed to instances where candidates with lower poll numbers were favored over those leading, questioning the party's commitment to its stated ideals of "rationality, pragmatism, and science."

Better to be defeated on the battlefield than to be inexplicably erased in silence.

· Gao YuyanTPP Taoyuan City chairman expressing his stance after resigning.

In his statement, Gao invoked the sentiment, "Better to be defeated on the battlefield than to be inexplicably erased in silence," signaling a refusal to remain complicit in what he perceives as a deviation from the party's founding principles. His departure, and that of others, raises significant questions about the TPP's internal governance and its ability to maintain unity and public trust as it navigates the political landscape.

I do not recognize the party's bullying culture.

· Yang BaozhenFormer TPP spokesperson, stating her reason for leaving the party.
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