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Taiwan Election: Ko Wen-je Ally Warns Blue-White Coalition Could Crumble Over Local Dispute

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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

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  • The cooperation between Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) has faltered in Zhubei ahead of local elections.
  • TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang stated that the KMT initially agreed to TPP's candidate in Zhubei, but internal KMT opposition blocked the deal.
  • Huang warned that the Blue-White coalition's foundation is not permanent and expressed concern about the dispute's impact.

The upcoming local elections in Taiwan have exposed deep fissures in the nascent Blue-White coalition, with TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang issuing a stark warning that the alliance's foundation is not immutable. The dispute centers on the Zhubei mayoral race, where the TPP claims the KMT had initially agreed to let them field a candidate.

How can we cooperate without a foundation of trust?

โ€” Huang Kuo-changTPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang questioning the basis of the Blue-White coalition after the Zhubei election dispute.

According to Huang, KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen admitted to a prior consensus for a TPP candidate in Zhubei. However, this agreement reportedly collapsed due to objections from KMT figures Hsu Chih-ching and Wu Chih-chih, who allegedly opposed TPP candidate Chiu Chen-yuan.

"How can we cooperate without a foundation of trust?" Huang questioned, directly challenging Hsu Chih-ching's claim of having a clear conscience. He recalled a meeting where Hsu allegedly confirmed a joint strategy for New็ซน County, with the KMT supporting the county magistrate and the TPP taking Zhubei. Huang also pointedly asked Hsu what she told Ko Wen-je when seeking his support during her county magistrate primary bid.

Don't think the foundation of Blue-White cooperation will never waver.

โ€” Huang Kuo-changTPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang warning about the fragility of the coalition.

Huang expressed frustration, stating that the TPP has made every effort to salvage the situation and has not wavered in its commitment to the broader goals of the opposition, including unseating the ruling DPP in 2028. He emphasized that the current conflict is not about a lack of consensus but a breach of trust, warning that such disputes could have wider implications beyond New็ซน County.

No one can deny that there was a consensus for the TPP to field a candidate in Zhubei.

โ€” Huang Kuo-changTPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang asserting the existence of a prior agreement.

The TPP chairman revealed that his supporters are highly agitated, and he is working to manage the fallout and stabilize the situation, hoping to contain the impact to New็ซน County. He stressed that the TPP has fulfilled its commitments, including assisting KMT candidates when needed, all while keeping the larger objective in mind.

What did you say to Ko Wen-je when you visited him to seek support during the county magistrate primary election?

โ€” Huang Kuo-changTPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang challenging KMT figure Hsu Chih-ching regarding her past actions.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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