There are overwhelming calls within the Democratic Progressive Party for a comprehensive reorganization of Taiwan’s administrative team. (Photo source: Taiwan's "China News Network")
The pro-green think tank "Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation" released the latest poll on the 20th. The dissatisfaction rate of Su Zhenchang's administrative team was as high as 52.6%, far exceeding the 36% satisfaction level. This result shows that more than half of the island's public opinion calls for Su Zhenchang to "step down."
In addition, the Democratic Progressive Party suffered setbacks in Taiwan's "nine-in-one" election and Chiayi postponed mayoral election. There were overwhelming calls within the party for a comprehensive reorganization of the administrative team. Tsai Ing-wen, who originally insisted on letting Su Tseng-chang stay in office and "take the blame," had to think about whether to change her position to save her own crumbling reputation.
It is understood that Tsai Ing-wen will start the reorganization of the executive team after the end of Taiwan’s legislative session in mid-January next year. If Su Tseng-chang "steps down", public opinion on the island speculates that Gu Lixiong, the current secretary-general of Taiwan's security department, has the highest voice as the replacement.
Su Zhenchang's poll fully reflects the dissatisfaction and doubts of the people on the island about the governance capabilities of the DPP ruling authorities. You Yinglong, chairman of Taiwan's "Public Opinion Foundation", described Su Tseng-chang's administrative team as "the most unpopular moment among the people in the past four years" as they were still "clinging to their positions".
In fact, the Democratic Progressive Party has lost two elections in a row recently. The reorganization of the administrative team and the "step down" of Su Zhenchang are Tsai Ing-wen's last "life-saving straw." The "anti-Soviet" fire within the Green Camp has made Tsai Ing-wen unable to withstand it. DPP Taipei City Councilor Wang Shijian has repeatedly asked Su Zhenchang to step down immediately and take responsibility.
Some DPP party and government officials revealed that the various factions on the stage are unwilling to publicly call for Su Zhenchang's replacement for the sake of "harmony." However, from party officials to green camp supporters, calls for a comprehensive reorganization of the administrative team have become increasingly louder. Although Su Zhenchang is still unwilling to leave, Tsai Ing-wen has to consider the possibility of replacement due to requests from within the party and the outside world.
Regarding Su Tseng-chang’s replacement, this DPP party and government official analyzed that Gu Lixiong was promoted to the head of Taiwan’s financial authorities when Lai Qingde was the head of Taiwan’s administrative agencies, and was recruited by Tsai Ing-wen to join Taiwan’s security department. He is a person that both Tsai and Lai can trust.
In this "nine-in-one" election in Taiwan, the Democratic Progressive Party suffered an unprecedented setback. Tsai Ing-wen has lost all hope. In terms of the appointment and arrangement of important positions, she has to compromise with Lai Qingde. Gu Lixiong's so-called "stand out" must be the "biggest common denominator" after the game between the two parties.
As for who will assist Gu Lixiong as his deputy in the administrative agency, the outgoing Taoyuan Mayor Zheng Wencan and Pingtung County Mayor Pan Meng'an, including Lin Jialong, the former head of Taiwan's transportation department, are all possible candidates.
Ke Zhien, CEO of the Chinese Kuomintang think tank, believes that it can be seen from the candidates that even though Lai Qingde is eager to consolidate all aspects of power such as party chairman, Tsai Ing-wen is still making a last ditch effort.
Taiwan's "China Times" commentary article also pointed out that from the polls, it can be found that the continued low support for Tsai Ing-wen and Su Tseng-chang highlights that the DPP's review after losing the election cannot win the understanding of the people on the island. If the situation cannot be improved, the extremely unfavorable environment for the Green Camp may not only cause the next two democratic by-elections to lose in a row, but may also restrict Lai Qingde, causing Tsai, Su, and Lai to "destroy" each other, and the Green Army's 2024 election collapse.
column editor: Qin Hong Text editor: Song Hui Source of title picture: Xinhua News Agency Picture editor: Su Wei
source: Author: China Taiwan Net
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