Zheng Liwen claims strong popularity; Chen Pei-yu questions self-assessment, demands stance on China's new law

Legislator Zheng Liwen, the chairwoman of the Kuomintang party, has asserted her significant public appeal and popularity following her return to Taiwan. This comes despite internal party rumors suggesting her involvement in election campaigns could be detrimental, likening her to a "ticking time bomb" that might hurt electoral prospects.

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I have the support of supporters everywhere, and everyone is very enthusiastic. I have strong box office appeal.

Zheng refuted these claims in a recent interview, calling them "utter nonsense." She stated that while it might seem unusual for a party chair to share campaign signs with local candidates, she believes she is widely supported by constituents across various regions. "I have the support of supporters everywhere, and everyone is very enthusiastic. I have strong box office appeal," she declared.

However, Democratic Progressive Party legislator Chen Pei-yu challenged Zheng's self-assessment, questioning if it stems from "self-admiration" or "public opinion received from China." Chen urged Zheng to publicly address China's newly enacted "Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress," set to take effect on July 1. This law reportedly considers support for Taiwan abroad as a form of "Taiwan independence."

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Is it self-admiration? Or is it public opinion received from China?

Chen suggested that Zheng's response to this law would indicate whether Kuomintang candidates in various districts would seek her endorsement. She also noted that Zheng has been vocal in praising the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping during her visits abroad and in Taiwan, urging Zheng to heed the prevailing Taiwanese public sentiment against authoritarian regimes.

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How do you view this law? Your response to this law will show whether Kuomintang candidates in various districts will seek your endorsement.