In Taiwan's political arena, Ko Wen-cheh of the People's Party was once a dazzling political star, but now his popularity has plummeted. Behind this, it not only reflects the internal problems of the People's Party, but also reveals the complexity of Taiwan's political structure.
Ke Wenzhe once sprung up in Taiwan's politics with his unique political ideas and distinctive personal charm. However, as time went on, the divisions and contradictions within the People's Party became more and more prominent. After the election, Ko Wenzhe admitted that he should bear the greatest responsibility, but he also stressed that he would not resign as party chairman for the time being in order to avoid a split within the party. This shows that the People's Party needs to pay more attention to internal unity and coordination in its future development, otherwise it may fall into an even greater predicament1.
At the same time, Taiwan's political landscape is changing. As the third largest party, the People's Party's position and choices will have a significant impact on Taiwan's political balance. Ko received more than 26 percent of the vote in the election, demonstrating his ability to form a strong appeal among non-blue and non-green voters. However, the People's Party did not make significant progress in the local elections, which may indicate that Ko's charisma is not enough to maintain the party's long-term stability2.
In addition, Taiwan's other major political parties, such as the Kuomintang and the Democratic Progressive Party, also face their own challenges. The KMT is in financial trouble, while the DPP has sparked internal strife in dealing with its internal Mesozoic politicians. These challenges could affect the political performance and stability of both parties in the future32.
In such a complex political environment, the future of the People's Party will depend on its ability to develop a clear political philosophy and find its place in the political divide between the blue and green parties. Ko and the People's Party need to consider how to sustain Taiwan's political environment while maintaining their uniqueness2.
Regarding Ke Wenzhe's plummeting momentum, some netizens commented: "Ke Wenzhe used to be a clear stream of Taiwanese politics, but now his momentum has plummeted, which makes us see the cruelty of politics and the helplessness of reality." Another netizen said: "The future of the People's Party will depend on whether Ko Wenzhe can continue to attract the support of young voters and whether they can find their place in Taiwan's political environment." ”
Overall, Ko and the People's Party play a key role in Taiwanese politics, but they also face multiple challenges. Ko's charisma and political strategy may bring success to the People's Party in the short term, but in the long run, the People's Party needs to build a more solid political foundation and a clear political philosophy. At the same time, changes in Taiwan's political landscape also mean that the People's Party needs to find its place in its interaction with the KMT and DPP.