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Taiwan News) — Lin’s controversial behavior was made public on Friday at 10 a.m., when a legislative candidate for the New Party, You Chih-bin (游智彬), held a press conference in front of the DPP’s headquarters to expose

Lin’s affairs, reported UDN press conference, Lin immediately expressed his apologies to party members and offered to resign.DPP spokesman Chang Chih-hao (張志豪) 

In photos & video footage by You, Lin, was recorded drinking, flirting with attractive young women.

On at least one occasion, Lin wore a DPP polo shirt to a hotel bar. He met with women. Another photo showed Lin embracing and kissing an unnamed young woman

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5037470

Shalala La La...
https://youtu.be/o_wqbnu9ItU?si=WYfLNzbt1JAfJvvZ

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TAIPEI / Taiwan News — Kuomintang (KMT) Central Standing Committee announced on Sunday (Nov. 19) a list of legislator-at-large candidates, with former Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) at the top.

List is finalized, KMT National Policy Foundation deputy director Ling Tao (凌濤), indicated KMT is still hope to run a joint ticket Taiwan People’s Party (TPP). Han’s inclusion on legislator-at-large list largely prevents him from being chosen as KMT vice presidential candidate.

List also included KMT think tank leader Ko Chih-en (柯志恩), former KMT legislators Su Ching-chuan (蘇清泉) and Chang Chia-chun (張嘉郡), New Taipei City legal affairs director Wu Zong-xian (吳宗憲), and former Tainan City Councilor Hsieh Lung-chieh (謝龍介).

Ling said he is confident that the KMT can achieve a consensus with the TPP on a joint ticket and resolve the current impasse regarding "margin of error" polling. Ling added that there are still a few days to solidify the KMT-TPP alliance, though he admitted the most difficult matter is TPP candidate Ko Wen-je’s (柯文哲) acquiescence.

As for whether polls will be redone, Ling said that if no prior consensus about how to interpret polling data is agreed upon, it will not matter how many polls are conducted.  
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5042928

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TAIPEI (Taiwan — During his summit. Xi Jinping (習近平) & President Joe Biden said that China needs to respect and cooperate with the winner of the Taiwan presidential elections, according to U.S. National Security Council’s Deputy Assistant for Indo-Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell.

Biden and Xi held talks for the first time in a year on Wednesday (Nov. 15), covering issues such as Taiwan, military communication, combating fentanyl trafficking, and AI. Since taking office, this was Biden's second face-to-face meeting with Xi and it attracted global media attention.

According to minutes of the dialogue released by White House, Biden emphasized that US "one-China" policy remains unchanged, and reiterated his opposition to either side's unilateral change of the status quo & expressed his hopes cross-strait differences will be peacefully resolved.

Biden said that "the world has an interest in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait." He also called on Beijing to exercise restraint with its military activities in and around the Taiwan Strait, but no mention was made in the meeting's record of Taiwan's elections.

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50,000 attend DPP campaign rally in Kaohsiung. Lai Ching-te tells crowd to steer clear potential KMT-TPP alliance and put faith in him.

Meanwhilw Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) held a private meeting with independent presidential candidate Terry Gou (郭台銘) late Sunday evening (Nov. 19). Earlier in the day@Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) rally, Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) vowed to fight to the end as party’s presidential candidate. Ko has expressed his dissatisfaction with negotiations between TPP and Kuomintang (KMT) about formalizing a joint ticket. A decision about a joint ticket was to be announced on Saturday (Nov. 18), notably about which party would lead the joint ticket and which party would play a supporting role. The KMT said their candidate, Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜), held a clear lead in the polls and deserved to be the presidential candidate. Ko, however, disputed the poll results, noting that polling data had largely fallen within the margin of error, leaving open the possibility that he could lead the joint ticket. Disagreement over poll data is leading local media to speculate about a breakdown in TPP and KMT cooperation.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5043261

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50,000 attend DPP campaign rally in Kaohsiung. Lai Ching-te tells crowd to steer clear potential KMT-TPP alliance and put faith in him.

Meanwhilw Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) held a private meeting with independent presidential candidate Terry Gou (郭台銘) late Sunday evening (Nov. 19). Earlier in the day@Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) rally, Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) vowed to fight to the end as party’s presidential candidate. Ko has expressed his dissatisfaction with negotiations between TPP and Kuomintang (KMT) about formalizing a joint ticket. A decision about a joint ticket was to be announced on Saturday (Nov. 18), notably about which party would lead the joint ticket and which party would play a supporting role. The KMT said their candidate, Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜), held a clear lead in the polls and deserved to be the presidential candidate. Ko, however, disputed the poll results, noting that polling data had largely fallen within the margin of error, leaving open the possibility that he could lead the joint ticket. Disagreement over poll data is leading local media to speculate about a breakdown in TPP and KMT cooperation.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5043261

Voters' mindsets will change as they watch those clowns fighting with each other in circus lah!

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Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) held a private meeting with independent presidential candidate Terry Gou (郭台銘) late Sunday evening (Nov. 19). Earlier in the day@Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) rally, Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) vowed to fight to the end as party’s presidential candidate. Ko has expressed his dissatisfaction with negotiations between TPP and Kuomintang (KMT) about formalizing a joint ticket, per Liberty Times.

A decision about a joint ticket was to be announced on Saturday (Nov. 18), notably about which party would lead the joint ticket and which party would play a supporting role. The KMT said their candidate, Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜), held a clear lead in the polls and deserved to be the presidential candidate. Ko, however, disputed the poll results, noting that polling data had largely fallen within the margin of error, leaving open the possibility that he could lead the joint ticket. Disagreement over poll data is leading local media to speculate about a breakdown in TPP and KMT cooperation.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5043261

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Taiwan News Poll of Polls, Nov 20. Talks are ongoing between Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) about a joint unity ticket in the presidential race, the previous agreement between the two parties.

With Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) saying he intends to continue running until the end as the TPP's candidate and KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) declaring he intends to persevere on his own journey to the end, it is looking less likely that an agreement will be reached. For the last two weeks, Hou and Ko have been effectively tied in Taiwan News' poll of polls.

Meanwhile, Ko is still in communication with independent candidate Terry Gou (郭台銘) and there is speculation about some kind of tie-up between them. Gou has not been releasing a public itinerary for weeks, nor holding major campaign events and his support continues to slide and hit a new low of 6.72%.

Candidates must register by the end of the workday Friday (Nov. 24), so if there is to be any consolidation in the race, it will have to happen by then. This poll is released every five days and the next one will cover polling done through to the end of Saturday (Nov. 25).
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5043688

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Taiwan News Poll of Polls, Nov 20. Talks are ongoing between Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) about a joint unity ticket in the presidential race, the previous agreement between the two parties.

With Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) saying he intends to continue running until the end as the TPP's candidate and KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) declaring he intends to persevere on his own journey to the end, it is looking less likely that an agreement will be reached. For the last two weeks, Hou and Ko have been effectively tied in Taiwan News' poll of polls.

Meanwhile, Ko is still in communication with independent candidate Terry Gou (郭台銘) and there is speculation about some kind of tie-up between them. Gou has not been releasing a public itinerary for weeks, nor holding major campaign events and his support continues to slide and hit a new low of only 6.72%.

Candidates must register by the end of the workday Friday (Nov. 24), so if there is to be any consolidation in the race, it will have to happen by then. This poll is released every five days and the next one will cover polling done through to the end of Saturday (Nov. 25).
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5043688

ELECTION 2024/Hou vows to wait for Ko 'until last minute' as registration deadline looms

Presidential candidates of Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party Hou Yu-ih (left) and Ko Wen-je. Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) said Tuesday he would wait for the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) nominee Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) "until the last minute," as stuttering negotiations over a joint opposition ticket entered the 11th hour.

TPP and KMT remain deadlocked over order of a joint ticket ahead for Nov. 24 registration deadline, Hou said he remained committed to cooperating with Ko and called on TPP nominee to follow suit. TPP and KMT appeared to be close to a deal after agreeing on Nov. 15 to convene a three-person panel to determine the joint ticket's order based on nationwide polls.

However, talks broke down on Nov. 18 following disputes over how to assess the polls, with definitions of the margin of error a particular source of contention.

Hou proposed Tuesday that Ko appoint two polling experts, while KMT Chairman Eric Chu (朱立倫) and former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) of the KMT each appoint one to review the nine previously reviewed polls again on Wednesday.

The entire review process will be publicly broadcast with the aim of gaining public trust, Hou added.

Hou, who has yet to name a running mate, said he was willing to accept the role of vice president if the review process determined Ko should top the ticket.

In response, Ko told the press that the TPP would hold a press conference on Wednesday morning to address KMT's latest proposal.

When asked whether he would only accept the top spot on the joint ticket, Ko said only that he hoped both sides would choose a combination that maximizes the chances of winning.
https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202311210021

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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — What was once a wide gap between Taiwan’s presidential candidates has significantly narrowed, according to a new poll that shows all major party candidates within about three points of one another.

Pollster My Formosa released results on Wednesday (Nov. 22) that showed the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) Lai Ching-te (賴清德) with 30.4% support and the Kuomintang’s (KMT) Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) with 27.2%. Last month’s poll showed Lai about three points higher than where he is now, while Hou’s support grew by 5%.

Meanwhile, support for Taiwan People’s Party candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) also showed a healthy increase of around 5%, in third at 27.1%. The percentage of voters who said they would not vote was 2.2%, and those who did not respond was 9.3%...

If independent candidate Terry Gou (郭台銘) is included in polling, Ko’s support drops most at just under 23%. Lai and Hou’s results are within the poll’s 3% margin of error if Gou is included.

The poll surveyed 1,071 people throughout all of Taiwan’s counties and cities. It was conducted by Computer-assisted telephone interviewing between Nov. 7 & 17, was before cooperation talks between the KMT and TPP broke down over disagreement about which parties’ candidate would lead a possible joint ticket.

On Tuesday, Hou said there is still time to make cooperation work, though TPP leaders have questioned the likelihood of agreeing. On Wednesday, Ko left reporters guessing at a press conference, during which he said the U.S. had also asked him what form his presidential run would take.

“I said Taiwan is an island full of surprises. There are only two days left, no need to be nervous,” Ko quipped.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5045146

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Foxconn founder works to secure a KMT-TPP Taiwan presidential ticket. Terry Gou posts information appearing to show meeting plan.

Combining individual support for Hou and Ko as candidates produces a result that is comfortably more than that of the race’s current frontrunner Lai Ching-te (賴清德).

Cooperation talks between the KMT and TPP broke down after the two parties failed to agree on which party’s candidate would lead a possible joint presidential ticket. On Tuesday Hou said cooperation was still possible, and Ko cryptically hinted that the possibility is still on the table, on Wednesday.

Gou is himself a declared candidate in Taiwan’s presidential race, having run a campaign as an independent. Gou’s poll numbers have hovered around 10% or less since declaring his candidacy.

The deadline for registering a candidacy in Taiwan’s presidential election is Friday.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5045146

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Poll shows oppostion narrow gap with frontrunner in Taiwan presidential race
KMT's Hou and TPP's Ko up around 5 points each in presidential election poll. Taiwan’s presidential candidates has significantly narrowed, according to a new poll that shows all major party candidates within about three points of one another.

Pollster My Formosa released results on Wednesday (Nov. 22) that showed the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) Lai Ching-te (賴清德) with 30.4% support and the Kuomintang’s (KMT) Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) with 27.2%. Last month’s poll showed Lai about three points higher than where he is now, while Hou’s support grew by 5%.

Meanwhile, support for Taiwan People’s Party candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) also showed a healthy increase of around 5%, in third at 27.1%. The percentage of voters who said they would not vote was 2.2%, and those who did not respond was 9.3%.

If independent candidate Terry Gou (郭台銘) is included in polling, Ko’s support drops the most at just under 23%. Lai and Hou’s results are within the poll’s 3% margin of error if Gou is included.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5044995

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Poll shows oppostion narrow gap with frontrunner in Taiwan presidential race
KMT's Hou and TPP's Ko up around 5 points each in presidential election poll. Taiwan’s presidential candidates has significantly narrowed, according to a new poll that shows all major party candidates within about three points of one another.

Pollster My Formosa released results on Wednesday (Nov. 22) that showed the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) Lai Ching-te (賴清德) with 30.4% support and the Kuomintang’s (KMT) Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) with 27.2%. Last month’s poll showed Lai about three points higher than where he is now, while Hou’s support grew by 5%.

Meanwhile, support for Taiwan People’s Party candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) also showed a healthy increase of around 5%, in third at 27.1%. The percentage of voters who said they would not vote was 2.2%, and those who did not respond was 9.3%.

If independent candidate Terry Gou (郭台銘) is included in polling, Ko’s support drops the most at just under 23%. Lai and Hou’s results are within the poll’s 3% margin of error if Gou is included.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5044995

William Lai sure win liao lah!  No horse run lah!

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https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5045883
A spokesperson for Guo’s office asked Chu a question about opinion polls used by the KMT, which Chu took as an insult. Visibly angry, Chu thanked those in attendance and suddenly left the press conference with Ma.

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https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5045883
A spokesperson for Guo’s office asked Chu a question about opinion polls used by the KMT, which Chu took as an insult. Visibly angry, Chu thanked those in attendance and suddenly left the press conference with Ma.

Too many cook's can spoil the soup.

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Too many cook's can spoil the soup.

This old man is the main soup who is call Gou. He is himself a declared candidate in Taiwan’s presidential race (he is happy to spoil the soup) having run a campaign as an independent. Gou’s poll numbers have hovered around 10% or less since declaring his candidacy.

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This old man is the main soup who is call Gou. He is himself a declared candidate in Taiwan’s presidential race (he is happy to spoil the soup) having run a campaign as an independent. Gou’s poll numbers have hovered around 10% or less since declaring his candidacy.

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This old man is the main soup who is call Gou. He is himself a declared candidate in Taiwan’s presidential race (he is happy to spoil the soup) having run a campaign as an independent. Gou’s poll numbers have hovered around 10% or less since declaring his candidacy.

[cheekopekman]

This old man is the main soup who is call Gou. He is himself a declared candidate in Taiwan’s presidential race (he is happy to spoil the soup) having run a campaign as an independent. Gou’s poll numbers have hovered around 10% or less since declaring his candidacy.

I think he will declare Taiwan Independence lah!

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Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from race to be Taiwan president

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Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from race to be Taiwan president

Taiwan now has three (3) official presidential candidates.

This follows Friday (Nov. 24) registration of the Kuomintang's (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲), plus their running mates. Meanwhile, independent candidate Terry Gou (郭台銘) has dropped out.

On Tuesday (Nov. 21), Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and his running mate Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) were the first to complete their registration for the 2024 presidential election. After talks on a united Blue-White (KMT-TPP) ticket collapsed Thursday (Nov. 23), Ko and running mate TPP Legislator Cynthia Wu (吳欣盈) registered at the Central Election Commission (CEC) on Friday morning, soon followed by Hou and KMT vice presidential candidate Jaw Shaw-kong (趙少康).

However, Gou was nowhere to be seen and his office did not make any official comment on the matter. At 2 p.m., Gou issued a statement on his Facebook page saying he was bowing out of the race.

This now leaves the DPP, KMT, and TPP fielding official candidates for the 2024 presidential race. This marks the first time since democratic elections began in Taiwan that no alumni of National Taiwan University (NTU) College of Law is running, reported CNA.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5046478

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Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from race to be Taiwan president

Haven't started election fight already threw towel surrender liao lah!  Boo!...

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Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from race to be Taiwan president

(KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) will seek election with Jaw Shaw-Kong (趙少康) as running mate. Unlike opposition counterpart Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴), Jaw not have much of an international profile so, who is KMT’s 2nd in charge has been active as pro-KMT political commentator on TV, began his career in local politics In 1990s he first elected to Taiwan’s legislature in a record turnout, but retired from politics after he lost the Taipei mayoral election to Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) in 1996.

Jaw’s background as child of Chinese parents means he represents “mainland faction” of KMT, puts him in contrast with Hou, a Taiwanese family background. The English language article from 2004 described Jaw as “a unification fundamentalist.” in media appearances & commentary, he discussed his view peace with China will help avoid war. In 2001 Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi (王毅) restated Beijing’s position that there is only one China, both sides of Taiwan Strait must be unified, per China Times. Jaw responded to comment saying that Wang ought to explain to Taiwanese the benefits of unification, rather than “bullying” Taiwan.

In episode Jaw’s show “Shaw-kong War Room (少康戰情室)” broadcast in May, he indicated he would like Hou to clarify his stance on the 1992 consensus. “If DPP asks Hou Yu-ih about 1992 consensus, all he says is that he opposes ‘one country two systems,’ and opposes Taiwanese independence,” he said.

Jaw said Hou responded that DPP view the consensus and “one country, two systems” as the same thing, which he said they are not. In the same episode, he also advocated for closer business links between China and Taiwan. Jaw has opposed critics who label him a supporter of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He said that he rejects the idea that if opposition U.S. means you are a communist sympathizer, saying “it’s simple, we just want peace.”He has also been labeled a “U.S. skeptic (疑美論).” In same episode of his television show, he said he believes the majority of U.S. people do not want to fight in a war, but added he believes the U.S. military-industrial complex does.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5046220

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Haven't started election fight already threw towel surrender liao lah!  Boo!...

KMT’s 2nd in charge has been active as pro-KMT political commentator on TV, began his career in local politics In 1990s he first elected to Taiwan’s legislature in a record turnou is better than Foxconn founder Terry Gou. I'm tinking some, maybe more voters will be going to Pro-KMT side as Gou is Once Upon a Time is also  menber oldest political KMT party.

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Academica Sinica researcher Wu Chien-hui (吳建輝), who is collaborating with fellow scholars Wen-Chin Wu (吳文欽) and Li Yu-tang (李語堂) and Soochow University Associate Professor Pan Hsin-hsin (潘欣欣).

Poll revealed maintaining status quo in Taiwan Strait remains largest consensus in Taiwanese society. Up to 78.41% of respondents interpreted current situation as "Taiwan and China are not part of the same country."

It also showed that frequent presence of U.S. military aircraft and ships in the strait and public statements of support by USA govt officials were most effective in boosting Taiwanese confidence in the U.S., with regard to China, 66% of those polled believed cross-strait ties were not good.

most respondents said they did not believe in  "silicon shield theory," suggests that Taiwan's advanced semiconductor industry can safeguard it from foreign aggression. 

Survey finds Taiwanese trust in US has dropped
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5046895

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KMT’s 2nd in charge has been active as pro-KMT political commentator on TV, began his career in local politics In 1990s he first elected to Taiwan’s legislature in a record turnou is better than Foxconn founder Terry Gou. I'm tinking some, maybe more voters will be going to Pro-KMT side as Gou is Once Upon a Time is also  menber oldest political KMT party.

Frankly with Mr Jaw joining hands with Mr Hou, these two days survey show the support for KMT has increased by 30%.

Mr Ker has made himself to fall into third place after the Thursday Grand Hyatt event. Because he kept saying he is the best and that he wants to hold the Presidency position if he combine with KMT Mr Hou. Where many pan blue supporters are asking how he confirmed he is the best, especially the last Mayor election he almost lost and during his office he didn’t help the Taipei City people much….

Anyway with this KMT new team, their rating has grown and both Mr Ker and Mr Lai’s rating are dropping.

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With KMT new team, DPP & their team has togo down, both Mr Ker and Mr Lai’s rating have to drop under momentum suppress pressure.

KMT and TPP should put country first, DPP wants cooperation among all Taiwanese, says VP. Lai Ching-te says recent events show opposition focused only on spoils of power.
rather than leading Taiwan.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5046845

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KMT’s 2nd in charge has been active as pro-KMT political commentator on TV, began his career in local politics In 1990s he first elected to Taiwan’s legislature in a record turnou is better than Foxconn founder Terry Gou. I'm tinking some, maybe more voters will be going to Pro-KMT side as Gou is Once Upon a Time is also  menber oldest political KMT party.

More good shows behind 好戲在後頭 lah!

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More good shows behind 好戲在後頭 lah!

Yes yes good shows is coming.

Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and his running mate Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) made their first joint appearance at an election rally on Sunday (Nov. 26) in Hualien. Speaking b'cos he praised Hsiao’s return to Taiwan, declaring she would add momentum to the campaign and help encourage people at the venue to “Made in Taiwan,” which is a slogan asserting victory. As they entered the venue, the candidates were met with enthusiastic cheers and high-fives. They were also there to show their support for legislative candidate Chang Mei-hui (張美慧).

In his remarks, Lai touted the successes of the DPP under the Tsai administration and promised to continue moving Taiwan on the right path in the future....  Lai told assembled supporters that he and Hsiao share three main goals for their campaign: to protect the sovereignty of Taiwan, to unite the people of Taiwan; and to stand with the world’s democratic nations to continue promoting liberty and democracy.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5047425

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A Taiwanese scholar of China studies said Kuomintang’s (KMT) vice presidential candidate, Jaw Shaw-Kong (趙少康), will make his own and other parties' cross-strait policies clearer.

Speaking to CNA on Sunday, Chao Chun-shan (趙春山) of Tamkang University said Jaw will help KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) clarify his stance on cross-strait relations. He said that Jaw’s stance is clearer than Hou’s, and this will help KMT ticket’s election chances.

Chao said that KMT is clearly opposed to Taiwan independence, but said Hou’s stance on issue and the 1992 consensus is less clear than what former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) presented during his admin. In contrast, Jaw’s stance is very clear, this will help gain support of “deep blue” KMT voters, Chao said, referring to ardent supporters of the party.

Chao said the effect of Jaw’s clear stance on cross-strait relations will encourage other political parties to also make their viewpoints clear. He said he believes cross-strait issues will be the point that distinguishes Taiwan’s three major political parties in the election.

Taiwan scholar predicts clearer cross-strait policies from political parties. Tai Sounds reported that when asked about his cross-strait policy on Sunday, he pointed to Ma presidency. “When looking at 8-years of Ma Ying-jeou and the 8-years of Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), the former maintained peace in the Taiwan Strait, gained Taiwan visa free access to more than 100 countries, and saw Taiwan serve as an observer at the World Health Assembly,” Jaw said.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5047419

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Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) is the favorite in Taiwan’s presidential election, according to a poll taken before Ko’s Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) and the Kuomintang’s (KMT) cooperation attempt failed on live TV days later.

The poll was released by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation (TPOF) on Monday (Nov. 27), and was taken before the final nail was driven into the TPP-KMT cooperation coffin on Nov. 23. The poll showed Ko leading the race with 31.9% support, followed by the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) Lai Ching-te (賴清德) at 29.2%, and the KMT’s Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) at 23.6%.

The number of respondents who said they were undecided or did not know was 15.3%. The poll surveyed 1,076 people between Nov. 19 and 21, with a margin of error of around 3.5%.

Breaking the results down by age group, Ko was again the most popular among younger voters, TPOF said in a press release. Among voters aged 25-34, 58% of those surveyed said they supported Ko, while 20% backed Lai and 11% were behind Hou.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5048153