Taiwan's political turmoil: Ke Wenzhe's new strategy in the power game
On Taiwan's political scene, unpredictable alliances and rivalries continue to reshape the island's political situation. Recently, the political dynamics of the People's Party Chairman Ko Wenzhe have become a hot topic, especially the subtle changes in his relationship with Han Kuo-yu, the former mayor of Kaohsiung from the Kuomintang.
Initially, Mr. Ko said the People's Party would support Mr. Han as head of the legislature. Over time, however, Han Kuo-yu's influence within the KMT has grown, particularly in attracting Hallyu fans. This phenomenon aroused Ke Wenzhe's vigilance. As the founding leader of the People's Party, Ko Wenzhe feared that his supporters might switch to the KMT because of Han Kuo-yu, prompting him to reassess the possibility of working with other political forces, including closer ties with Yau Xikun and others.
Against this backdrop, Han Kuo-yu himself is facing considerable challenges. Unable to compete in the general election, his once-dazzling star began to fade. Mr. Ko believes that Mr. Han's standing within the KMT and among voters at large is declining, and that in such a situation, his supporters may switch to other candidates.
At the same time, the KMT faced many challenges, such as expanding its vote base and consolidating its camp. Although Han Kuo-yu tried to attract "Hallyu", "Ke fans" and "Guo fans" through Han Kuo-yu, as Han Kuo-yu's influence weakened, how to keep these votes that originally belonged to his own camp became a problem.
In the face of a complex and volatile political environment and fierce competition, Ke Wenzhe has also shown a flexible and adaptable approach. He realized that it was vital to maintain and expand his own non-zoning voter base, and did not rule out the possibility of working with the pan-green camp. In Taiwan's pluralistic political landscape, Ko Wenzhe emphasized that maintaining his own power and expanding his influence are strategic elements that must be considered.
Taiwanese politicians often change their stance or tactics in response to the needs of the situation, and Ko's recent change in attitude has also been interpreted as a pragmatic tactic – a means to preserve the vote base and ensure political survival and development.
To sum up, in Taiwan's complex and contentious political landscape, various forces are engaged in a fierce game. By analyzing the strategies and attitudes adopted by Ke Wenzhe and his representative group when facing challenges, this paper reveals the current political competition in Taiwan and how it is complex, mutually containing, and constantly evolving strategic and strategic struggles.