Taiwan’s Ko Wen-je Faces Pressure Amidst Party Leadership Questions

Ko Wen-je, chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), has been embroiled in controversy regarding campaign finance allegations and his tenure as mayor of Taipei. Reports emerged today that Ko is considering a temporary leave of absence from his party leadership role. During an extended meeting of TPP officials, several party members urged Ko to reconsider his decision, but he remained silent and smiled as he left the meeting. TPP spokesperson Wu Yi-hsuan later addressed the meeting, highlighting the focus on the campaign finance allegations and the ongoing investigation into the party’s finances. Wu confirmed that while Ko did not explicitly mention his potential leave, several officials raised concerns and urged him to reconsider. She emphasized that the party is committed to transparency and will continue to provide updates through future press conferences.