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Cheng Li-wun, the incoming KMT chair, defended Vladimir Putin's election legitimacy, claiming he is not a dictator because he was democratically elected, and emphasized Taiwan's goal to expand international relations while criticizing current U.S. and DPP policies. She also linked NATO's eastward expansion to the Ukraine conflict and suggested Taiwan should play a more independent role in regional security.
The Kuomintang (KMT) in Taiwan has selected Cheng Li-wun, an upstart, as its new leader, signaling a shift away from the traditional old guard within the party.
Cheng Li-wun, a pro-China politician advocating for closer ties with Beijing, won the leadership of Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party with 50.2% of votes, potentially impacting Taiwan's defense policies and its stance on China, as she opposes increased military spending and supports the 1992 Consensus, which Beijing interprets as unification.
Taiwanese voters successfully rejected efforts to oust opposition KMT lawmakers in a historic recall election, reinforcing the current legislative balance and complicating the ruling DPP's agenda ahead of future elections amid ongoing tensions over Taiwan's relations with China.
Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to remove about 20% of opposition KMT lawmakers in a historic recall election, maintaining the current legislative balance and complicating President Lai Ching-te's agenda amid ongoing tensions over Taiwan's relations with China.
Taiwan held a historic recall election to potentially oust about one-fifth of opposition lawmakers from the China-friendly KMT, amid tensions over Taiwan's democratic integrity and its relations with China, with results expected soon that could shift the legislative balance.
In Taiwan, a record number of opposition legislators from the Kuomintang are facing recall votes, driven by a campaign accusing them of being too pro-China and undermining national security. The movement, supported by the ruling DPP and civic groups, has sparked intense political conflict, protests, and allegations of authoritarianism, highlighting Taiwan's deep political divisions amid concerns over Chinese interference. The outcome could significantly impact Taiwan's legislative majority and its ongoing democratic struggles.
Taiwan's main opposition party, Kuomintang (KMT), faces potential significant losses in upcoming recall votes amid accusations of undermining Taiwan's sovereignty and pro-China tendencies, leading to internal reflection and possible leadership changes, as the party struggles to align with the electorate's priorities and identity.
The campaign office of Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) presidential candidate Hou You-yi in Taiwan distributed 460,000 laundry detergent pods as freebies, leading to at least three people being hospitalized after consuming them. The campaign is now advising voters to stop eating the pods and has apologized for the incident. The pods were given out in packaging bearing the KMT party slogan and images of the candidate, and at least one person mistook them for candy.
Taiwan is gearing up for a pivotal presidential election with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) seeking to retain power against the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP). Economic issues, such as low wages and housing affordability, dominate voter concerns, although China's threat to annex Taiwan remains a backdrop. Indigenous communities like Smangus are particularly invested in the election, with local issues like elderly care, road improvements, and land rights at the forefront. While the DPP has traditionally been favored in Smangus, there is a broader trend of young voters and others considering a shift away from the party, seeking frequent government changes and addressing corruption. The election is seen as a test of Taiwan's democracy and the direction of its future domestic and international policies.
Taiwan's upcoming elections will determine the island's stance towards China, with the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) advocating for independence and facing declining popularity, while the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) seeks to maintain the status quo. A third party, the Taiwan People's Party, presents a new alternative. The Labor Party of Taiwan, marginalized for its pro-reunification stance with China, emphasizes the need for dialogue and exchange to find solutions for reunification, advocating for a "one country, two systems" approach with more autonomy for Taiwan.