Taiwanese politician criticizes 'naive' blue-white coalition, urges Huang Kuo-chang to 'not just talk' in New Taipei mayoral race

The attempt at a 'blue-white coalition' for the Zhubei mayoral election has fallen apart, leading to sharp criticism from former New Power Party (NPP) spokesperson Yang Pao-chen. Yang, now running as an independent for Taichung City Councilor, took to social media to call the coalition efforts "too naive."

Yang specifically urged Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Huang Kuo-chang to actively pursue the New Taipei mayoral election. "Don't just elect with your mouth," she stated, encouraging him to carry the momentum from the primary elections and run a full campaign. The collapse of the Zhubei coalition, where KMT candidate Wu Hsu-chih and TPP candidate Chiu Chen-yuan both declared they would run to the end, was a key point of contention. Huang Kuo-chang expressed regret, stating the KMT had not kept its promises and that a meeting with KMT legislator Cheng Li-wen confirmed her inability to resolve the Zhubei mayoral election issue.

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Don't just elect with your mouth.

Yang's public comments have generated polarized responses online. Supporters lauded her for being authentic and pursuing her political goals step by step. However, critics argued that she should not comment on TPP matters after leaving the party, accusing her of opposing for the sake of opposition. Her remarks have ignited debate about intra-party dynamics and the effectiveness of cross-party alliances in Taiwanese politics.

The situation highlights the complex and often contentious nature of political alliances in Taiwan. The failure of the blue-white coalition in Zhubei underscores the challenges in unifying different political factions, particularly when personal ambitions and party interests come into play. Yang's vocal criticism and her call for Huang to actively contest the New Taipei mayoral race add another layer of intrigue to the ongoing political landscape.

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For the blue-white coalition, don't be too naive.