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Taiwan election alliance faces collapse; legislator calls 'one corpse, five lives' claim excessive

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • The alliance between the KMT and TPP for the Zhubei mayoral election is reportedly on the verge of collapse.
  • TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang described the "one corpse, five lives" prediction of the alliance's failure as an excessive comment.
  • TPP's Zhubei mayoral candidate Chiu Chen-yuan acknowledged high supporter emotions but urged against the alliance's collapse affecting other cities.

A significant political alliance in Taiwan, known as the "Blue-White coalition" (่—็™ฝๅˆ), is reportedly facing a critical juncture in the upcoming Zhubei mayoral election. The collaboration between the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) is said to be on the brink of collapse, raising concerns about its potential impact on other electoral collaborations across the island.

this statement may be an excessive comment.

โ€” Huang Kuo-changTPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang's response to predictions that the collapse of the Blue-White coalition in Zhubei could have wider electoral consequences.

Addressing the speculation, TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang commented on the notion that the failure of this alliance could lead to a "one corpse, five lives" (ไธ€ๅฑไบ”ๅ‘ฝ) chain reaction in other elections. Huang deemed this prediction to be an "excessive comment," suggesting it overstates the potential fallout. He reiterated that TPP's cooperation with the KMT in other cities has been proceeding smoothly.

Chiu Chen-yuan, the TPP's candidate for Zhubei mayor, acknowledged the intense emotions among supporters following a recent press conference. He admitted that there are indeed voices expressing concern about the alliance's potential to negatively influence other races. However, Chiu stated that he is following the party chairman's directive to prevent the Zhubei situation from spilling over into other mayoral contests.

After yesterday's press conference, the supporters' emotions were indeed explosive, and there were indeed such voices.

โ€” Chiu Chen-yuanTPP's Zhubei mayoral candidate Chiu Chen-yuan acknowledging the high emotions among supporters regarding the potential collapse of the Blue-White coalition.

Chiu, quoting a classical Chinese poem, expressed his personal feelings about the difficult process, stating, "I offered my heart to the bright moon, but alas, the bright moon shines on the ditches." He urged supporters of the Blue-White coalition to consolidate their votes for the TPP candidate in Zhubei, aiming for a future "united government." He emphasized his commitment to fighting for victory in the Zhubei mayoral race, aligning with Huang's focus on the party's limited resources.

I offered my heart to the bright moon, but alas, the bright moon shines on the ditches.

โ€” Chiu Chen-yuanChiu Chen-yuan expressing his personal feelings about the difficult process of the election alliance negotiations.

The Zhubei mayoral election is highly competitive, with the KMT nominating Wu Hsiu-chih and the TPP's Chiu Chen-yuan. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has fielded Tseng Sheng-kai, and former TPP legislator Lee Chen-hsiu has also announced her candidacy.

Those who know me understand my worries; those who don't, what do they ask of me?

โ€” Chiu Chen-yuanChiu Chen-yuan's philosophical response when asked about his mood regarding the election alliance situation.
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