KMT plans vote coordination in Taipei; Huang Kuo-chang says TPP must rely on itself

As Taiwan's local elections approach, the collaboration between the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) is causing unease among KMT grassroots members. The KMT's Taipei chapter chairman, Dai Hsi-chin, indicated that Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an will primarily participate in joint rallies rather than individual campaign events for TPP candidates.

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We have always known that the Taiwan People's Party relies on itself.

Chiang Wan-an stated he respects the party's arrangements. Meanwhile, TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang affirmed the TPP's commitment to the "blue-white cooperation" agreement, vowing to fulfill promises made to the KMT. However, he stressed the TPP's fundamental reliance on its own strength. "We have always known that the Taiwan People's Party relies on itself," Huang stated, emphasizing the party's independent identity and its young, capable members aiming for local council seats.

Huang expressed confidence in the TPP's "four plus two" lineup in Taipei and confirmed smooth communication with KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-hsuan regarding support for young TPP candidates. He also described the blue-white cooperation in Taichung as relatively close, mentioning an upcoming urban governance forum with KMT legislator Chiang Ching-kuo.

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We will do our best to promote common government and move towards a joint government and joint governance.

However, when discussing Zhubei, Huang was momentarily hesitant, only stating that he would give Hsu Hsin-ying time and space, and expressed hope that the councilor would keep her word. The TPP aims to proceed with its own plans, focusing on local governance issues and securing voter support.

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The TPP is a political party with its own subjectivity.