Former legislator of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Kuo Cheng-liang, on the 28th appeared on the Taiwan media program "Green Table" and pointed out that the "Tsai Ing-wen Think Tank" has recently been active again. Also, Honegger climbed Taipei 101, and Tsai Ing-wen posted on social media that she did it four minutes earlier than Lai Ching-te. The content was calm and composed, but when mentioning the Taipei City Government, in contrast, Lai Ching-te didn't mention the Taipei City Government at all, nor the mayor of Taipei, Chiang Wan-an.

What is Tsai Ing-wen's intention? Kuo Cheng-liang analyzed that Tsai Ing-wen has her own political power because now there are not many people in the "Ying faction," but there is a "non-new" camp (meaning non-"New Tide faction"). Now, the "non-new" camp is projecting Tsai Ing-wen as its leader, which is inevitable.

The consolidation of the "non-new" faction's strength may serve as a counterbalance to Lai Ching-te. This political struggle might affect the selection of the "Premier." Kuo Cheng-liang pointed out that Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai is part of the "Ying faction." After stepping down, if he goes to the central government, he would naturally become the "Premier," but Lai Ching-te might want Zheng Lijun to take over as "Premier."

However, Zheng Lijun is currently one of the strong candidates for the position of Taipei Mayor. Kuo Cheng-liang believes that therefore, Lai Ching-te wants Zheng Lijun to run for Taipei Mayor, not necessarily to win, but just to get more votes than the "Yao Wen Gate" threshold from the past. Then, using the reason of "brave candidacy," promote Zheng Lijun to be the "Premier," while Chen Chi-mai might have to worry.

To support the "Ying faction" general Chen Chi-mai, Tsai Ing-wen might go all out! Kuo Cheng-liang frankly said that Tsai Ing-wen has been very active lately, aiming to let Lai Ching-te know that the "non-new" faction has power, so don't be too overbearing.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1855632803472384/

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