Radio Taiwan International 
Date: 20 March, 2019
By: Paula Chao

The chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Cho Jung-tai, says the party

DPP Chairman Cho Jung-tai

might need more time to choose a presidential candidate. Cho was speaking Wednesday during a radio interview.

The party has unexpectedly found itself with two strong contenders for presidential nominee. President Tsai Ing-wen announced plans to run for reelection in February. Then on Monday, former Premier William Lai registered for the party’s primary, a move thought to be a challenge to Tsai’s incumbency.    [FULL  STORY]