Huang Kuo-Chang

Ko Wen-je and the TPP’s Troubles Continue

Ko Wen-je of the TPP continues to be racked by scandal. Ko remains in jail after having been jailed last week, with the overturning of his release without bail. The severity of Ko’s imprisonment is higher than previous arrests, during which he was mostly questioned by prosecutors. Ko has been sent to a prison in Tucheng and is to be treated as any other prisoner would be...

With Ko in Jail, What Now for the TPP?

The TPP continues to face controversy, with party leader Ko Wen-je’s release without bail now revoked. As such, Ko is again held incommunicado. Ko was sent directly to prison this time and is not being held at the Taipei District Prosecutor’s Office. Ko is in a cell with three other inmates and authorities have emphasized that Ko will be treated as any other prisoner would...

Controversy Breaks Out Over Use of Chinese Parts at Taiwanese Military Bases

TPP legislator Huang Kuo-chang recently publicized the fact that banned Chinese-made parts are being used at a number of army bases, in that renewable energy initiatives on bases have come to use Chinese telecommunications devices. This included computer control systems, power inverters, and routers, which Huang stated were in use at the Hungchailin Army Base, National Defense University, and Naval Fleet Command...

A Battle for Survival: The Crossroads of the New Power Party Without Huang Kuo-chang

The 2024 legislative election represents a pivotal struggle for the NPP’s survival. They must not only safeguard the crucial 5% threshold of party votes but also aim for a breakthrough in geographical constituencies amidst competition from other parties. To sustain themselves, they need to ensure at least three legislators remain in their party caucus. The outcome of this election will be decisive for their future...

Has the #MeToo Wave Passed in Taiwan?

A short three months after a wave of #MeToo cases swept across the Taiwanese political landscape, it proves a question as to whether there have been genuine changes in social attitudes in the aftermath of these cases. Certainly, there has been no shortage of commentary on the matter, and the legislature responded by passing amendments to Taiwan’s “Three Gender Equality laws.” But whether there are lasting changes remains to be seen...

DPP Emphasizes Continuity for 2024 Elections at Party Congress on Sunday

The DPP held its party congress on Sunday at the Grand Hotel. This took place on the same day as the rally organized by former NPP chair Huang Kuo-chang and streamer Holger Chen on Ketagalan Boulevard. As no representative of the DPP was present at the rally, which all pan-Blue presidential candidates attended, this led to DPP party members being derided by Huang as off enjoying air conditioning while attendees at the rally toiled in the heat. Though the rally framed itself as non-partisan, given that all pan-Blue presidential candidates were present, the rally is largely read as pan-Blue...