The China Post
Date: January 9, 2017
By: James Lo
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Tensions rose Sunday ahead of a press conference this morning that will likely see the
Tensions rose Sunday ahead of a press conference this morning that will likely see the race for the Kuomintang (KMT) leadership expand to three candidates.
race for the Kuomintang (KMT) leadership expand to three candidates.
Meanwhile, one of the contenders, former Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin, announced that he would not seek the opposition party’s presidential candidacy while serving as chairman.
In a Facebook post Sunday, Hau said he believed politicians who constantly targeted higher positions were unable to fulfill their current duties.
The comments came after he encouraged his rivals to resist using the party’s leadership position as a stepping stone for higher office.
In a Facebook post Saturday announcing his bid for the KMT’s top job, Hau said the role “should not be used as a means to elevate one’s own political ambitions.” [FULL STORY]
