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KMT and TPP cooperation breakdown in Zhu Bei

Overview

The planned strategic cooperation between the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) for the Zhu Bei mayoral election has collapsed. Following the breakdown, KMT candidate Wu Hsu-chih and TPP candidate Chiu Chen-yuan have both moved forward with their respective candidacies. Disputes regarding the timing and cause of the split have emerged. TPP supporters claim the breakdown occurred as early as May 8 when the KMT proceeded with internal primaries despite prior indications of yielding the seat. TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang criticized the KMT for failing to honor agreements, while Ko Wen-je denied involvement in the specific negotiations. Conversely, Wu Hsu-chih stated that the KMT central committee never requested his withdrawal.

The rift has escalated into legal disputes. Wu Tzu-chia, chairman of Formosa Monthly, filed criminal complaints against nine individuals, including TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je and Huang Kuo-chang, alleging they lied about previous agreements regarding candidate concessions.

In response, the TPP passed four resolutions stating that Hsinchu County elections are no longer bound by previous cooperation agreements. The TPP has threatened to expel members who support KMT candidate Hsu Hsin-ying, focusing instead on its own Zhubei mayoral candidate, Chiu Chen-yuan.

Further tensions arose when KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen issued a directive prohibiting KMT legislators from campaigning for Chiu Chen-yuan. This order followed social media posts by Huang Kuo-chang showing KMT legislators dining with Chiu. Cheng emphasized that while local members have some discretion, they “cannot help Chiu Chen-yuan stand,” asserting that the Hsinchu County election is vital to the party and must not be subject to private deals. Legislator Xu Qiaoxin responded that she would follow party instructions but noted that KMT candidate Hsu Hsin-ying had previously expressed openness to cooperation in Zhubei.

Entities

Taiwan People's Party · Kuomintang · Chiu Chen-yuan · Hsinchu County · Zhu Bei

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Kuomintang bans legislators from supporting TPP candidate Chiu Chen-yuan

    KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen has banned party legislators from campaigning for TPP Zhubei mayoral candidate Chiu Chen-yuan, aiming to protect the party's interests in the Hsinchu region.

  2. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Hsinchu Blue-White alliance collapses amid legal disputes

    The KMT-TPP alliance has collapsed in Hsinchu, following criminal complaints by Wu Tzu-chia and TPP resolutions to cease cooperation and penalize members supporting KMT candidates.

  3. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Hsinchu political tensions rise amid election registrations

    Political friction intensifies in Hsinchu as KMT-TPP cooperation collapses over the Zhu Bei mayoral race, amid degree disputes in Hsinchu City and new candidate registrations.

  4. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Zhu Bei political coalition faces breakdown amid mayoral race

    Political cooperation between the KMT and TPP for the Zhu Bei mayoral election has collapsed, leading to intense criticism from TPP officials and public figures over broken promises.

  5. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Zhu Bei election: KMT and TPP cooperation collapses

    The KMT-TPP cooperation for the Zhu Bei mayoral election has collapsed, with both parties fielding candidates, raising concerns about opposition vote-splitting in the 2026 elections.

Sources

bccnews.com.tw · bj.crntt.com · ctinews.com · epochtimes.com · folgefonnsenteret.no · heartbeats.jp · news.m.pchome.com.tw · pingtungtimes.com.tw · saintmichaels.org.uk · tamers2021.hateblo.jp · thehubnews.net · tw.nextapple.com

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