Guide Note

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is a political party in Taiwan defined chiefly by its strong support for Taiwanese independence from China. It is the controlling member of Taiwan's Pan-Green Coalition, and used to be the majority party until 2008's legislative election. Frank Hsieh was the DPP's official candidate in the 2008 presidential election.

Fast Facts

Founded: September 28, 1986
Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan
Official color: Green
Current leader: Tsai Ing-wen
Assumed office: May 20, 2008
Opposed to unification with China
Leads the Pan-Green Coalition
Former majority party in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan
Lost majority in the 2008 legislative election
Supported Frank Hsieh in the 2008 presidential election

Key Issues

Favors the implementation of a social welfare system
Favors Taiwanese Independence
Rejects the "One China Policy" as a diplomatic framework
Opposes Asserts a Taiwanese identity which is distinct from that of China

2008 Legislative Election Results

Constituency votes: 3,775,352 (38.2%)
Party list votes: 3,610,106 (36.9%)
- Total seats won: 27 (Minority party)¹

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Democratic Progressive Party News and Information

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China Post: "Former DPP Chairman Hsu Endorses Frank Hsieh" (February 25, 2008)
International Herald Tribune: "Taiwan Party Pledges a New Civility" (February 22, 2008)
- "We have no intention of having any hard collision with the Kuomintang right now...it's not worth it to launch those kind of fireworks anymore. We want a smooth election and for the Legislature to perform its duties."
Reuters: "Taiwan Ruling Party Waves White Flag on Parliament Brawls" (February 21, 2008)
- "The brawls are worse and worse for Taiwan's image...we will avoid conflicts."
Daily Yomiyuri: "Taiwan Ruling Party Backs Opposition Move on U.N. Bid" (February 15, 2008)
Taipei Times: "DPP Won't Vote for Wang Jin-pyng" (January 29, 2008)

Democratic Progressive Party Blogs and Commentaries

China Post: "DPP's Attitude Hasn't Changed" (February 24, 2008)
Taipei Times: "The Parties are Failing to Deal with a Dark Past" (February 20, 2008)
Taipei Times: "DPP Should Reject Offer to Head Four Committees" (January 27, 2008)

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