Taiwan politics

Taiwan proposes outlawing political party devoted to unification with mainland China

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Taiwan proposes outlawing political party devoted to unification with mainland China

Taiwanese authorities have proposed outlawing a small political party dedicated to unification with mainland China, citing concerns about infiltration and organised crime. Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior announced on Thursday that it would formally request that the constitutional court dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party (CUPP), marking the first attempt to disband a Taiwanese political … Read more

Taiwan prosecutors widen corruption probe into third party leader Ko Wen-je

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Taiwan prosecutors widen corruption probe into third party leader Ko Wen-je

Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating new corruption allegations against Ko Wen-je, the former leader of the Taiwan People’s Party, the island’s third party. Ko, whose party holds the balance of power in the legislature, has already been charged with fraud over a real estate deal he approved as mayor of Taipei as well as misusing campaign … Read more