Radio Taiwan International
Date: 26 November, 2018
By: Andrew Ryan
Premier William Lai held a press conference on Monday to explain how the
At a Monday press conference, Premier Lai explains why he decided to stay on in his post. (CNA photo)
government will respond to Saturday’s local elections. That’s after the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) emerged with major losses throughout Taiwan. He said that a Cabinet shuffle is also likely, when the time is right.
The party started off the night with control of 13 of the nation’s 22 cities and counties, but finished with control of just six. Analysts say the election was a referendum on the last two years of President Tsai Ing-wen’s first two years in office.
Premier Lai tendered his resignation following Saturday’s elections, but the president decided to keep him in the post.
“I discussed it again with the president yesterday, but in the end I decided to stay on [as premier],” said Lai. [FULL STORY]
