Lai, Ko ratchet up campaigningBy Chen Chien-chih and Lo Hsin-chen / Staff reportersVice President William Lai (賴清德), the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate, and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) yesterday attended a series of events for supporter groups as they ratchet up their campaigns. Lai launched a supporters’ club of religious groups in central Taiwan, with more than 500 organizations participating in the event in Taichung. Vice President William Lai, front, center, gestures during a launch of a club in support of his election campaign for president in Taichung yesterday. Taiwan People’s Party Chairman and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je, front, center, gives a thumb-up during a group photo with supporters in Pingtung yesterday. Photo: CNAThe DPP is a peace-loving party, Lai told the group, adding that it fought for Taiwan’s democracy and would fight for peace.

Source: Taipei Times July 23, 2023 16:45 UTC