DPP caucus elects new leaders, Tsai Chi-chang named whipBy Lee Wen-hsin and Fion Khan / Staff reporter, with staff writer and CNAThe Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus today elected Legislator Tsai Chi-chang (蔡其昌) to replace Ker Chien-ming (柯建銘) as caucus whip. As it does at the beginning of each legislative session, the DPP caucus convened to elect its new leaders. The lawmakers elected Legislator Chuang Jui-hsiung (莊瑞雄) to serve as caucus chief executive and Legislator Fan Yun (范雲) as secretary-general. Outgoing Democratic Progressive Party caucus whip Ker Chien-ming, center right, embraces newly elected whip Legislator Tsai Chi-chang at a meeting in Taipei this morning. Photo courtesy of the Democratic Progressive Party caucusThe party saw a rare competition in the election of caucus whip, as Ker has held the position for 25 years.

Source: Taipei Times February 24, 2026 09:45 UTC