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- 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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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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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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Democratic Progressive Party Questions
In politics, What is a Progressive? 3 AnswersTough 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 Pr... read more
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Democratic Progressive Party News and Information
- Wikipedia: Democratic Progressive Party
- CALD: Democratic Progressive Party
- Google News: Democratic Progressive Party
- 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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Being an inclusive, democratic, progressive, collaborative party with integrity and clarity. @nbcdipper What's necessary for victory in '13?
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Progressive Alaska: Friday's Mat-Su Democratic Party Egan Dinner ...: Alaska produces a considerable quanti.. http://tinyurl.com/ycfwagm
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Progressive Alaska: Friday's Mat-Su Democratic Party Egan Dinner Will Feature Ethan Berkowitz: (Mara Kimmel & Ethan... http://bit.ly/49aW1J
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DPP chair blasts Obama for 'retreat' on Taiwan's status: The opposition Democratic Progressive Party warned yesterday http://bit.ly/3BEZ9S
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DPP opposed to Taiwan's opening to students from China: Taipei, Nov. 18 (CNA) Opposition Democratic Progressive Party http://bit.ly/JNebV
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Being an inclusive, democratic, progressive, collaborative party with integrity and clarity. @nbcdipper What's necessary for victory in '13?
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Progressive Alaska: Friday's Mat-Su Democratic Party Egan Dinner ...: Alaska produces a considerable quanti.. http://tinyurl.com/ycfwagm
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Progressive Alaska: Friday's Mat-Su Democratic Party Egan Dinner Will Feature Ethan Berkowitz: (Mara Kimmel & Ethan... http://bit.ly/49aW1J
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DPP chair blasts Obama for 'retreat' on Taiwan's status: The opposition Democratic Progressive Party warned yesterday http://bit.ly/3BEZ9S
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DPP opposed to Taiwan's opening to students from China: Taipei, Nov. 18 (CNA) Opposition Democratic Progressive Party http://bit.ly/JNebV
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On Twitter Powered by Twitter
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Being an inclusive, democratic, progressive, collaborative party with integrity and clarity. @nbcdipper What's necessary for victory in '13?
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Progressive Alaska: Friday's Mat-Su Democratic Party Egan Dinner ...: Alaska produces a considerable quanti.. http://tinyurl.com/ycfwagm
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Progressive Alaska: Friday's Mat-Su Democratic Party Egan Dinner Will Feature Ethan Berkowitz: (Mara Kimmel & Ethan... http://bit.ly/49aW1J
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DPP chair blasts Obama for 'retreat' on Taiwan's status: The opposition Democratic Progressive Party warned yesterday http://bit.ly/3BEZ9S
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DPP opposed to Taiwan's opening to students from China: Taipei, Nov. 18 (CNA) Opposition Democratic Progressive Party http://bit.ly/JNebV
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