Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je was interviewed at noon on the 11th by Taiwan Arts Television’s program “News Ding-Dong-Dang,” where he was asked whether, if both the Taiwan People's Party and the People First Party surpass 5% of the party vote, he could secure the Taiwan People's Party’s presidential ticket while Hon Hai founder Terry Gou could get the People First Party’s, making Gou his biggest rival in the 2024 presidential election. Ko responded, “Brothers climbing a mountain each strive their best
Eric Chu said, "Brothers climb mountains and each strives their best. Even if they are rivals, you should let them improve. When combined, it serves the national interest. Don't think about personal power—why bother?" Chu also emphasized that a year ago at this time, the KMT's presidential candidate Han Kuo-yu was extremely popular, while President Tsai Ing-wen was struggling. "So what will happen in four years? Ask me again in three years."
(China Times)