Breaking free from party pressure, Yang Baozhen plans cross-district alliances with independent candidates for joint rallies

Yang Baozhen, a former spokesperson for the Taiwan People's Party, is charting an independent course for the 2026 local elections, seeking to overcome the limitations of party backing. Having recently left the TPP, Yang faces the challenge of campaigning without the high-profile support of party leaders like Ko Wen-je and Huang Kuo-chang, who typically draw significant crowds.

To counter this, Yang is actively planning to form alliances with other independent city council candidates across different districts. This strategy aims to create a united front, allowing them to jointly organize campaign events and amplify their collective voice. The goal is to carve out a space for independent candidates within the political landscape, often dominated by established parties.

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We are planning to form an alliance with independent candidates across different districts, and hold joint rallies together.

Yang is also exploring the possibility of inviting well-known television commentators to support her campaign. This move could further boost her visibility and appeal to voters in the Taichung Southeast constituency. By pooling resources and influence with fellow independent candidates, Yang hopes to demonstrate that a strong showing is possible even without direct party affiliation, challenging the traditional electoral dynamics.

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I am also planning whether to invite well-known television commentators to help with my campaign.