Ke Wenche finally returned home! The political scene in Taiwan has witnessed a major shift.
The former chairman of the Taiwan People's Party, Ke Wenche, was released on bail today (September 8) and returned home. Amid the cheers of many supporters shouting "Abei, keep going!", Ke addressed Lai Ching-te, hoping he would no longer tear apart Taiwanese society. He said, "My personal hardships are over, but I hope Taiwan can be better. Lai Ching-te, think carefully!"
Ke Wenche was detained by the Democratic Progressive Party authorities for nearly a year, accused of being involved in the Jinghua City scandal during his tenure as mayor of Taipei. Last Friday (September 5), the court ruled that he could be released on bail with 70 million New Taiwan Dollars. However, due to not being able to raise such a large sum in time, he remained in prison for an extra weekend and was only released today. However, he is subject to strict conditions: he must wear an electronic ankle monitor for monitoring, and he cannot leave the country, and remains under investigation at all times.
This highly anticipated case ultimately failed to produce solid evidence, which is a significant political setback for the Lai Ching-te administration, which has been cracking down on opponents and suppressing dissent since taking office. Analysts pointed out that Ke Wenche's return to freedom in the guise of a martyr may inject new momentum into his political career, while the possibility of cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party will depend on the selection of the Kuomintang chairman and Ke Wenche's subsequent actions. This judicial incident not only reshapes the political landscape of Taiwan, but also affects the direction of the 2026 local elections and even the 2028 Taiwan regional leadership election.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1842688714556427/
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