TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Wu Yi-hsuan (吳怡萱), spokesperson for the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), confirmed on Thursday (May 9) that party chairman Ko Wen-je has received and accepted an invitation to attend the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) on May 20.
Contrastingly, Eric Chu (朱立倫), chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT), revealed on the same day that he had not received an invitation to the event, sparking widespread attention.
This development underscores the ongoing complexities within Taiwan's political landscape and the varying approaches to fostering unity and dialogue among the island's major political factions.
Wu further elaborated that while the TPP had received invitations to the inauguration ceremony, the celebration, and dinner in Tainan, Ko plans to only attend the celebration.
As Taiwan prepares for the upcoming presidential inauguration, the participation of key political figures like Ko Wen-je signals a potential shift towards greater political cooperation and understanding.
However, the absence of others, such as Eric Chu, highlights the challenges that lie ahead in achieving comprehensive national unity. The coming weeks will undoubtedly reveal more about the evolving dynamics of Taiwan's political scene and the role of its leaders in shaping the future.