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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.
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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
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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
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'Boss' march kicks off: A round-the-island march that was organized by former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) http://bit.ly/4oF3L5
@taiwantrek | November 08, 2009 07:22 PM -
@giovanni you don't like democratic policy policies. The party isn't liberal. Ask a progressive.
@bigshow | November 08, 2009 04:36 AM -
is proud of his Democratic Party for just passing a progressive, comprehensive health care reform bill in the U.S. House of Representatives!
@sehaugen | November 08, 2009 04:08 AM -
5:30p NGP, NOI, Democratic GAIN Happy Hour http://bit.ly/4cAlE3 & 7p "CLASS of CHANGE" progressive party... http://bit.ly/2u7Ru
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View All Democratic Progressive Party Questions (899) | Ask a QuestionIn politics, What is a Progressive? (3 Answers)Tough one, Hoard! While I think the current Progressive movement would find it odd, I believe there is still something in today's progressivism from when the Progressive/Bull Moose Party was ... read moreFor which of the five Louisiana parties should Stormy Daniels run for senate? (1 Answer)She won't be allowed entry by any of the parties since any party that wants to be taken seriously don't want a pornstar to be one of their candidates. So ... read moreWhich was the first really democratic society/nation of the world? (5 Answers)Athens to be sure, around 5th Century B.C.. For one, it was the Greek who invented the word Democracy (power of the people). Athens had a direct democracy, but a ... read moreIf you are a Democrat who is your favorite Republican? If you are a Republican who is your favorite Democrat? (4 Answers)I am actually a registered Republican but have not voted for them in national elections in more than a dozen years, I am actually registered to vote in northern San ... read more
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Democratic Progressive Party News and Information
- Wikipedia: Democratic Progressive Party
- CALD: Democratic Progressive Party
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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)
WARNING: Pop-ups - "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)
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'Boss' march kicks off: A round-the-island march that was organized by former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) http://bit.ly/4oF3L5
@taiwantrek | November 08, 2009 07:22 PM -
@giovanni you don't like democratic policy policies. The party isn't liberal. Ask a progressive.
@bigshow | November 08, 2009 04:36 AM -
is proud of his Democratic Party for just passing a progressive, comprehensive health care reform bill in the U.S. House of Representatives!
@sehaugen | November 08, 2009 04:08 AM -
5:30p NGP, NOI, Democratic GAIN Happy Hour http://bit.ly/4cAlE3 & 7p "CLASS of CHANGE" progressive party... http://bit.ly/2u7Ru
@GenObamaDC | November 05, 2009 07:03 PM -
5:30p NGP, NOI, Democratic GAIN Happy Hour http://bit.ly/4cAlE3 & 7p "CLASS of CHANGE" progressive party... http://bit.ly/3ZH2mN
@fwdprogress | November 05, 2009 07:02 PM
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Democratic Progressive Party on Amazon | View All
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Victory: How a Progressive Democratic Party Can Win and Govern (American Political Institutions and Public Policy) - $42.95
The author of this book is an unabashed liberal democrat. He argues that there are a number of myths and half-truths about American politics that need to be properly understood if progressives and the Democratic party are to win the preside...
Amazon -
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Being Right Is Not Enough: What Progressives Must Learn from Conservative Success - $25.95
"Waldman's book is terrific–good sense mustered with evidence, well argued, and sharply written to boot. I agree fervently with almost everything he writes. This is the indispensable book for the 2006 elections." —Todd Gitlin, auth...
Amazon -
Demonstration by the Democratic Progressive Party, Taiwan Photographic Poster Print by Jodi Cobb, 40x30 - $99.99
Art.com is the world's largest retailer of art prints, posters, photographs, and framed artwork. With our huge selection of over 400,000 prints, you'll easily find the perfect piece for your home, office, or classroom. Our art is printed on...
Amazon -
From Opposition to Power: Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party - $23.50
On March 18,2000, Taiwan's voters stunned the world by choosing Chen Shui-bian. the candidate of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), to be their president A host of new issues quickly became the subject of debate. What is the...
Amazon
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