Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-02-03

Last Monday, when asked by the local media about whether Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je, an outspoken independent, remains an ally of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), President Tsai Ing-wen said the mayor must “reaffirm Taiwanese values.” That’s because doing so will let DPP supporters know that the mayor is someone with whom they can fight together.

But the president stopped short of saying what exactly she meant by “Taiwanese values” in the interview. It was not until a few days later did she mention that “Taiwanese values are a Taiwan-centered ideology” and that promoting “housing rights for young people” are also a value.    [FULL  STORY]