Taiwan Politics

Ke Wenzhe faces backlash over Jinghua City floor area ratio claims amidst legal scrutiny

Councilors from both major political camps have openly criticized Ko. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Councilor He Menghua has labeled Ko’s statements as outright lies, highlighting that the issue of Jinghua City's floor area ratio had been raised by city councilors as early as November 2021. He Menghua pointed out that Ko Wenzhe was questioned on related matters at least three years prior, making his recent claims implausible. DPP Councilor Hsu Shu-hua had also brought up similar concerns regarding floor area bonuses in 2023, further questioning Ko’s credibility.

Wu Siyao criticizes Kuomintang for disregarding judiciary; Huang Guochang questions door-kicking incident

Former Taoyuan City Mayor Zheng Wencan sentenced to 12 years in prison amid corruption scandal

Despite the gravity of the charges and the detailed indictment, Zheng Wencan continues to deny the accusations. His refusal to acknowledge his wrongdoing has been met with frustration by various political figures, including Kuomintang legislator Niu Xuting. Niu criticized Zheng's persistent denial, describing it as “hard to accept” given the comprehensive nature of the evidence presented. He emphasized that Zheng's case not only tarnishes the integrity of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) but also has serious repercussions for urban development projects in Taoyuan.

KMT leaders rally to defend Taiwan’s Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang ahead of October recall vote

The campaign began with a visit to Keelung’s Sheng'an Palace, followed by a local dining experience at Zhongshan District’s Wandering Head, known for its Shantou beef noodles. The KMT leaders emphasized their commitment to supporting Xie, who they argue has been unjustly targeted by the recall initiative.