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DPP Acting Chair Chen Chus Speech re-garding President Ma Ying-jeous 5/20 inau-
guration
DEMOCRACY & PROGRESS
Just yesterday, tens of thousands of people par-
ticipated in the 519 Big March. Among the partici-
pants were young working professionals, parents,
the elderly and even people with disabilities. There
were many people from different parts of Taiwan
with different backgrounds, but everyone showed
their willingness to walk the streets of Taipei in
order to express their opinions and to sternly tellPresident Ma Ying-jeou how unhappy we are with
his administration. Over the past four years, due
to a series of failed Ma Administration policies,
the people now have a very hard life. This has
made the people lose confidence and feel great
anxiety about the next four years.
During yesterdays march, tens of thousands of
people collectively made a request to President
Ma, which was the hope that, in an economy thathas neither recovered nor improved, there be no
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rise in oil and electricity prices which would both
cause inflation and create great hardships for eve-
ryone. The people also appealed to President Ma
not to allow the import of products containing rac-
topamine so that everyone could eat healthier andbe at ease. But above that, the people expected
even more that when handling cross strait rela-
tions, President Ma abide by the principles of de-
mocracy and conforms with the consensus in Tai-
wan, allowing everyone to feel assured about Tai-
wans future. We sincerely hope that President Ma
is able to take seriously these voices, change the
course on his failed policies and, in his inaugural
speech today, show positive reflection and re-
sponse.
Nevertheless, today we are regretfully watching
that the failure of the administration in the past
four years has created hardships on many people.
President Ma has not only failed to offer an apol-
ogy, but in regards to yesterday's loud appeal by
the tens of thousands of people, he has chosen to
ignore them and is unwilling to put a stop to his
failed policies. On the contrary, on the first day of
his new term, President Ma once again appointedthe premiership to Sean Chen, who should take
pay for the the problems we previously men-
tioned.
In regards to President Mas disregard for the
rights of the people and being so bent on ignoring
the future of the country, the DPP as the political
party loyal to the Taiwanese people is obligated to
exert all its efforts and produce effective checks
and balances on the Ma administration in order toprotect the well-being of the people. As the chair
of the DPP, I hereby make two important declara-
tions:
First, in order to implement the spirit of responsi-
ble politics and protect the peoples interests, we
will push for a no-confidence vote in Premier
Sean Chens cabinet for: the concealment of the
bird flu epidemic, the promotion of lifting the ban
on ractopamine and the double-raise in oil andelectricity prices. Premier Sean Chen must step
down for these administration mistakes, and the
cabinet must be immediately reorganized.
Second, in order for our Legislative Yuan to carry
out its strictest constitutional responsibilities andplay the supervisory role over the Ma administra-
tion, the DPP fully supports all legislative mem-
bers who stand by the rejection of allowing racto-
pamine products.
When we are faced with a president that we
elected who shows this callous attitude, we must
understand that we must be even more united and
work harder over the next four years. We must all
work together to protect our country and the nextgeneration. I give my vow today, as a DPP mem-
ber, that I will give my all to uniting all the people
as one. Our next and most important mission is to
pull our country back from the brink. Lastly, we
appeal the Taiwanese people to give us their
strength. Thank you!
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Former premier Su Tseng-chang wins DPP chair elec-tions
DPP Secretary-General Su Jia-chyuan held a
press conference to announce the results of the
May 27th Chair Election, reporting that Former
Premier Su Tseng-chang became the winner with
55,894 votes, achieving a majority of 50.47%. He
also reported that voter turnout for this election
was 68.62%, saying that this showed the party
members active enthusiasm in expressing through
their votes their concern for the partys develop-
ment.
DPP Acting Chair Chen Chu issued a statement
congratulating Mr. Su Tseng-chang, also express-
ing gratitude to the other candidates Mr. Trong
Chair, Mr. Su Huan-chih, Mr. Hsu Hsing-liang and
Mr. Wu Rong-yi for showing a democratic spirit in
this election. She expressed in the statement that
she had confidence that Mr. Su Tseng-chang will
be able to lead the DPP forward, asserting her ex-
pectations that the public will continue to support
of the party under Chair Sus leadership for a bet-
ter Taiwan.
Accounting the vote tally for the remaining
candidates, Mr. Trong Chai received 12,497 votes
(11.28%); Mr. Su Huan-chih 23,281 votes
(21.02%); Mr. Hsu Hsing-liang 2,763 votes
(2.49%); and Mr. Wu Rong-yi 16,315 votes
(14.73%).
Secretary-General Su also ex-
pressed his congratulations to all the
candidates for showing a democratic
spirit and for expressing different
viewpoints for the future of the party
and for Taiwan. He lastly expressed
gratitude to all party members and
the staff in each DPP branch for en-
suring that voting day went-on
smoothly and peacefully.
The DPPs Chair Election wascombined with the election of chairs
for the partys nationwide and over-
seas branches. A total of 29 branch
chairs were elected for 21 local
branches in Taiwan, 7 branches overseas and 1
chair as a representative of the labor group.
Central Standing Committee Member Hsu Chia-
ching, who resides over this times election sub-
committee, reported that the election for branchchairs also went smoothly with a high turnout of
party members voting for their local party leaders.
She said that the DPP showed the essence of a
modern party by successfully organizing a peace-
ful and smooth elections nationwide.
Below is a summary of the DPP Chair Election
results:
1. Su Tseng-chang 55,894 - 50.47%
2. Su Huan-chih 23,281 - 21.02%
3. Wu Rong-yi 16,315 - 14.73%4. Trong Chai, 12,497 - 11.28%
5. Hsu Hsing-liang 2,763 - 2.49%
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Su Tseng-changs DPP Chair Inauguration Speech
Distinguished guests, fellow party colleagues and
members of the press, good morning!
This is a historical time. Since the new DPP chair
has been bestowed to a founding member, I
would like to report to everyone that I will de-mand the best from myself, that I will shoulder
this responsibility and exert every effort in the
tasks ahead.
Firstly, I would like to express my deepest grati-
tude to Mayor Chen Chu, who busy with city ad-
ministration, assumed the role of acting chair.
We must also remember the past three years,
when the party went through a difficult periodafter the 2008 election loss. I would like to ask
everyone to give a round of applause for Former
Chair Tsai Ing-wen, who undertook the heavy re-
sponsibility of reorganizing and boosting the
partys morale.
Just ten days ago, President Ma Ying-jeou re-assumed the presidency. What we have seen is his
first term that ended with apologies to the nation
and a second term that started with protests from
the society. President Mas inauguration speech
failed to meet the peoples expectations, and what
the future holds for Taiwan is causing us great
concern.
In times when the people are going through tre-
mendous suffering, the DPP hereby issues threeguarantees to all
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the people of Taiwan:
Firstly, the Taiwanese people have the final say in
their future. Any matter that concerns our status,
future, democratic freedom and way of life can-not be dictated by others or be decided by inter-
pretations made by those in power. In the minds
of the Taiwanese people, they should be able to
make decisions in a safe way! The DPP will al-
ways persist in this kind of democratic value!
Secondly, Taiwan belongs to the people from
across the board. Everyone should receive the
same fair treatment regardless of who the first
settlers were, gender, age, ethnicity or beliefs.Everyone must receive the same basic guarantees,
and the DPP will always ensure that this kind of
social justice is protected.
Thirdly, Taiwan needs a sustainable development
from generation to generation. It must plan for a
complete, sustainable and intelligent growth in
order for our next generation to enjoy a more
prosperous future. With this growth mindset, the
DPP will strive arduously towards achieving thisgoal.
As we saw in the 19th Century, the trend in the
world at that time was to pursue the so-called
American Dream, and over a hundred years
without failure, the dream took shape through so-
ciety allowing fair competition for all opportuni-
ties. As long as individuals worked hard, their
livelihood improved. The American Dream not
only enticed people from all over the world toimmigrate to the U.S., but it also allowed the U.S.
to become the worlds greatest superpower.
Just the same, it is important for Taiwan to have
its own dream. The dream I have for Taiwan is
one of a fairer society without concerns for the
lack of opportunities. I see a Taiwan with a sturdy
education system so that the next generation will
not have the same worries. I dream of a clean and
capable government so that the burden does not
fall solely onto the people. Lastly, I hope for Tai-
wan to achieve its own sustainable economy so
that the people can enjoy a better life.
Even though Taiwan is not a great power, Taiwan
is capable of becoming a great country that is fair,
democratic, clean, capable, diverse and prosper-ous. Taiwan has every right to aspire for this kind
of dream, and the DPP looks forward to work un-
ceasingly towards a Taiwan Dream.
Fellow colleagues, let us all work together for the
long-term stability of our country and for the
peoples happiness. Let us push forward to be-
come a greater and better DPP that fulfills the ex-
pectations of the people!
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...AEI delegation
the Taiwanese people even though Taiwans par-
ticipation has been blocked as a result of the real-
ity in its relationship with China. He also said he
believes that the U.S. will continue to stand and
support Taiwans efforts in joining UN-related
agencies.
In regards to the East and South China Seas,
Mr. Bolton said that the U.S. is closely watching
Chinas claim over the sovereignty of these is-
lands, and that even though China has used mili-
tary threats to consolidate its claim, the U.S. is
hoping for a peaceful resolution regarding this
matter. He suggested that Taiwan could exert
greater influence and play an important role.
Chair Su said he identified with Mr. Boltons
viewpoints, confirming the DPPs position of
Taiwans sovereign and independent status as a
territory not belonging to China and demanding
that any change towards the status quo must be
approved by a peoples referendum in Taiwan.
In the matter of cross strait affairs, Chair Su
noted that the DPP has for a long time adhered tothe policy stands of its China policy, but he
pointed out that there is
certainly room for im-
provement in its attitude
and approach in order to
stay on trend with the
times.
However, we must not
only pay attention to Tai-
wans domestic politicalcircumstances or cross
strait relations, we must
also consider the entire
situation in the Asian re-
gion including changes in
the relationship between
U.S. and China, he said.
In regards to the US
beef issue, Chair Su also
exchanged ideas with Mr.Bolton. Chair Su conveyed
the sentiment of the Taiwanese public towards
President Mas administration policy, which is to
allow the importation of beef containing racto-
pamine without adequate public communication.
Chair Su said that the Ma Administrations policy
has caused the public to raise suspicions and
doubts. Nevertheless, Chair Su said he agreed
with Mr. Bolton in that both sides must strengthen
dialogue and work together to seize the opportu-
nity for cooperation in the various areas of
Taiwan-US relations.
In addition to economic and trade cooperation,
Chair Su also noted the importance for Taiwan to
fulfill its international responsibilities by actively
participating in the discussion of issues like US
arm sales and military defense. He said that Tai-
wan must strive for peace and stability especially
confronting the strong influence of China in the
East and South China Seas and the current ten-
sions raised by North Korea.
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DPP unveils new leadership team roster
The DPP has unveiled its leadership team roster, who will work
alongside Chair Su Tseng-chang during his term as party chair.
Secretary-General
Lin Hsi-yao (), Minister without Portfolio, Executive
Yuan; Former Deputy-Governor and Acting Governor, Taipei
County (now New Taipei City)
Deputy Secretary-Generals:
Lin Yu-shen () Former Legislator in Pintung County
Lee Chun-yi () Former Legislator in Tainan City
Lin Yu-chang () Former DPP Spokesperson
Spokespeople:
Wang Ming-shen ()
Lin Chun-hsian ()
Policy Research Committee:
Executive Director: Joseph Wu ()
Deputy Director: Huang Chih-tah ()
Department of International Affairs
Liu Shih-chung ()
Department of Organizational Development
Lee Wen-chung ()
Department of Womens Development
Chen Ying ()
Department of the Internet
Cheng Yun-peng ()
Department of Social Development
Huang Hsiang-chun
Department of Hakka Affairs
Chang Ching-hui
Department of Aboriginal Affairs
Mayao Komod
Department of Culture and CommunicationLiao Chih-chien
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