Pro-Taiwan NGO leaders congratulate Vice President Lai Ching-te as new DPP chair
Pro-Taiwan NGO leaders congratulate Vice President Lai Ching-te as new DPP chair
2023-01-18
After Lai swore-in as party chair, pro-Taiwan associations on Wednesday held a joint conference to congratulate the newly elected chairman. They praised him for possessing the qualities of a good leader and hoped he could reform the DPP and repivot the party back to its founding principles.
Chanting slogans of endorsement, heads of pro-Taiwan NGOs congratulate Vice President Lai ching-te on being elected DPP chair.
Chang Yeh-sen
Taiwan Society Hakka
He stands for justice, like late justice Minister Chen Ding-nan and former DPP Chair Lin Yi-hsiung. Late President Lee Teng-hui once praised him, saying he’s the best leader for the people of Taiwan.
Jerry Cheng
Taiwan Jury Association
Tsai Ing-wen’s presidency over the last couple of years did, of course, deliver on some aspects. But because her political career didn’t originate from the DPP, she’s probably not as familiar with the DPP’s founding principles. We hope Chair Lai will stand firmly by Taiwan’s position, and stand firmly against the mafia. Let us unite Taiwan, and fight against China to protect Taiwan.
The pro-Taiwan leaders said Lai has what it takes to lead Taiwan. They also called on him to reform the DPP to make improvements and address disputes within the party.
Lee Chuan-hsin
Taiwan Society
Those voices within the party must be heard. Of course we should respect democratic procedures. I believe Lai once said it’s OK to criticize and hold different opinions, but they should not be based on false accusations. I think that’s most important.
The NGO leader hoped that Lai can return to the DPP’s liberal and pro-Taiwan roots. Recently, Taiwan independence hardliners have said that Lai’s latest slogan of “sustaining peace to protect Taiwan” means he’s softening his stance for Taiwan’s statehood independent from the R.O.C. The head of an expat organization said that was not the case, saying that Lai has always worked for Taiwan’s best interests.
Chen Kuei-ling
Taiwanese Society of America
I wonder if pro-China media outlets are manipulating the issue. Even before he became vice president in 2020, he’s been to the U.S. and communicated with U.S. administrative and legislative bodies and think tanks. He even communicated well with the Taiwanese expat community and gained our support. The president and vice president’s cooperation is in Taiwan’s best interests and in the U.S.’ best interests and we’re all on the same page here.
Pro-Taiwan associations hold both high regards and expectations for Lai’s leadership of the DPP.
台派團體齊聚 恭賀賴清德接任民進黨主席
2023-01-18
台派團體上午召開記者會，恭喜副總統賴清德接任黨主席，肯定他具有領導台灣的能力與特質，並期許他盡快改革黨內，找回創黨精神，不過他日前提出「和平保台」，遭外界質疑是捨棄台獨神主牌，台派認為這是親中媒體刻意操作。
手舉標語呼口號，台派團體齊聚，恭喜副總統賴清德，就任民進黨主席。
[[台灣客社創社社長 張葉森]]
“他(賴清德)有陳定南和林義雄堅持正義的本質，李前總統讚揚過賴副總統 說他是台灣人民最佳領導者”
[[台灣陪審團協會理事長 鄭文龍]]
“蔡英文這幾年的執政，固然有一部分是我們認為說有成績，(但是)她也不是傳統從民進黨出來的政治人物，對民進黨的創黨精神或許比較陌生，我們期許賴清德主席可以堅守台灣立場，堅守反黑金立場，我們來團結台灣，抗中保台”
肯定賴清德具備領導台灣特質，也期待他對於黨內的紛爭與需要改進的地方，能夠儘快改革。
[[台灣社社長 李川信]]
“這些黨內的聲音，當然尊重民主的程序沒有錯，但是我相信賴清德曾經，講過一個很重要的，就是你批評，不同聲音都可以，但是不要建構在一個不實的指控，我想這是最重要的”
期盼賴清德大刀闊斧，找回創黨精神，不過曾說自己是務實台獨工作者的他，提出「和平保台」主張，被質疑是捨棄台獨神主牌，台派不這樣看。
[[全美台灣同鄉會會長 陳桂鈴]]
“親中媒體是不是故意有意的操作，在2020年還沒有就任副總統以前，都已經到美國，去跟美國的行政機關、立法機構，還有智庫等等，甚至我們僑界，都做了非常良好的溝通，也獲得大家一致的肯定，蔡總統跟賴副總統互相密切配合，整個都是為了台灣最大利益，還有美國最大利益，我們共同在做這樣的努力”
賴清德接任民進黨主席，台派團體適時送暖，也對他充滿期待。
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