The TPP on Jan. 8 also established the affiliated Taiwan New Homeland Think Tank Association, as well as an internal policy think tank to establish policy suggestions on foreign, defense and internal administration affairs. The think tank is to present a “third force” in Taiwanese politics during the election by consolidating views from different parties and experts, Shu said. The proposals put forward by the think tank are to reflect major national policies and issues of concern to the people, he said. Ko is to serve as chairman of the New Homeland think tank, with TPP Legislator Jang Chyi-lu (張其祿) and former party secretary-general Hsieh Li-kung (謝立功) serving as vice chairmen. The think tank includes many former heads of departments under the Taipei City Government and members of other political parties, Hsieh said.

Source: Taipei Times January 21, 2023 09:32 UTC