Taiwan KMT Politics
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KMT legislator Chen Yu-chen attended China's 'Straits Forum' seeking preferential policies, drawing criticism from Wang Ding-yu who called the KMT 'harmful to the nation.' KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en faced questions on the 'One China' principle. The KMT chairwoman seeks to maintain US defense cooperation amid China concerns.
KMT accuses DPP of targeting Taiwan’s farmers over trade ties with mainland
- Taiwan's opposition KMT party criticized the government for investigating five agricultural groups that attended a mainland forum. - The KMT accused the ruling DPP of suppressing normal agricultural exchanges and using farmers for political gain. - The party also highlighted perceived double standards regarding trade and criticized the government's focus on ideology over livelihoods.
Taiwan's Changhua mayoral race: DPP candidate claims 50-50 political split, KMT feels threatened
- The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate for Changhua mayor, Huang Po-yu, claims the political landscape in Changhua City is now a 50-50 split between the DPP and the KMT. - Huang cites re…
KMT chairman: Township mayors barred from running to prevent division in county chief race
- In Changhua County, KMT party chairman Hsiao Ching-tien stated that township mayors will not be allowed to run for election to prevent division and protect Wei Ping-cheng's county chief campaign. - …
Taiwanese Politician's 'Soft as Clouds' Xi Jinping Remark Criticized as 'Political Bubble'
- Taiwanese politician Cheng Li-wen described Chinese President Xi Jinping's handshake as "soft like clouds," sparking debate. - Writer Wang Hao criticized this view, calling the KMT's perception of t…
Taiwan's DPP Slams KMT Chair Chiu's US Visit, Calls Her 'Xi Jinping Fangirl'
- Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) criticized KMT Chairwoman Chiu Chui-chen's recent US visit, accusing her of echoing Beijing's talking points. - The DPP alleged Chiu's 'peace discourse' a…
Liberty Forum: Accused Councilor Withdraws, Daughter Takes Over? KMT's Political Hereditary Culture Reappears
- A KMT councilor in Taipei is stepping down after being investigated for allegedly defrauding over NT$10 million in assistant fees. - The KMT quickly nominated his daughter to run for his seat, spark…