Pan-Blue Coalition

The Pan-Blue Coalition is political alliance in Taiwan which is led by the Kuomintang (KMT). It is named after the KMT party's official color. Historically the alliance called for re-unification with China, but has since softened its stance. It now pushes for Taiwanese sovereignty, but increased economic ties with China. The Pan-Blue Coalition won supermajority control of the Taiwanese legislature in the 2008 legislative elections.

Fast Facts

1. Also known as: Pan-Blue Force
2. Founded: 2000
3. Led by the Kuomintang
4. Opposed to the Pan-Green Coalition
5. Current majority coalition in legislature
6. Historically supported total reunification with China
7. Now supports Taiwanese sovereignty, but increased economic cooperation
8. Supported Ma Ying-Jeou in the 2008 presidential election

Coalition Members

1. Kuomintang (KMT)
2. People First Party (PFP)
3. New Party (CNP)

2008 Legislative Election Performance

1. Kuomintang (KMT)
   • Constituency votes: 5,291,512 (53.5%)
   • Party list votes: 5,010,801 (51.2%)
     • Total seats won: 81
2. Non-Partisan Solidarity Union (NPSU)
   • Constituency votes: 239,317 (2.4%)
   • Party list votes: 68,527 (0.7%)
     • Total seats won: 3
3. People First Party (PFP)
   • Constituency votes: 28,254 (0.3%)
   • Party list votes: N/A
     • Total seats won: 1
4. New Party (CNP)
   • Constituency votes: N/A
   • Party list votes: 386,660 (4.0%)
     • Total seats won: 0¹

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