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Taiwan Statebuilding Party
台灣基進
Chairperson Chen Yi-chi
Secretary Wang Hsing-huan
Founded 15 May 2016 (2016-05-15)
Headquarters Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Ideology
Political position Left-wing
National affiliation Pan-Green Coalition
Colours      Fire Brick
Legislative Yuan
0 / 113
Municipal mayors
0 / 6
Magistrates/mayors
0 / 16
Councilors
2 / 912
Township/city mayors
0 / 204
Website
https://statebuilding.tw/

^ A: The TSP supports "Taiwanese independence" and is considered a left-leaning party.
Chen Yi-chi election infobox
Founder and former chairperson, Chen Yi-chi.
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TSP welcoming U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's delegation outside Grand Hyatt Taipei

The Taiwan Statebuilding Party (TSP) is a political group in Taiwan. It started in 2016 and was first called Taiwan Radical Wings. The party works closely with the DPP. They aim to replace other parties they see as not fully loyal to Taiwan. These include groups like Kuomintang and TPP. In the 2024 election, the TSP did not win any seats in the main law-making body, the Legislative Yuan. This meant they lost their status as a national political party.

Understanding the Taiwan Statebuilding Party

The Taiwan Statebuilding Party focuses on several key ideas. They believe in Taiwanese independence. This means they want Taiwan to be a fully separate and independent country. They also support progressive ideas, which means they want to make society better through social and political reforms.

Key Beliefs and Goals

The TSP also has a radical approach. This means they want big, quick changes to solve problems. They are also anti-communist, meaning they are against communism. They are also anti-imperialist, which means they oppose one country controlling another.

History of the Party

The Taiwan Statebuilding Party was founded in 2016. Its first chairperson was Chen Yi-chi. The party has participated in several elections since then.

Early Election Success

In the 2020 elections, the party won one seat in the Legislative Yuan. This was a big step for them. Chen Po-wei became their first member in this important law-making body.

A Member's Term Ends

In October 2021, Chen Po-wei's term in the Legislative Yuan ended early. This happened because of a special vote called a "recall." A recall vote allows citizens to remove an elected official from office before their term is over. More people voted to remove Chen than to keep him. Because of this, he cannot run for the Legislative Yuan in his district for the next four years.

Party Leadership and Organization

The Taiwan Statebuilding Party has a clear structure to guide its work.

Who Leads the Party?

The main leader of the party is the Chairperson. The current Chairperson is Chen Yi-chi. He has held this role since May 2016, when the party was founded.

Key Administrative Role

Another important role is the Secretary-General. This person helps manage the party's daily activities. The current Secretary-General is Wang Hsing-huan. He took on this role in September 2021.

Election Results Overview

The party has taken part in both national and local elections in Taiwan.

National Legislative Elections

The Legislative Yuan is Taiwan's main law-making body.

  • In the 2020 election, the TSP won 1 seat. They received about 3.16% of all votes.
  • In the 2024 election, the TSP did not win any seats. Their share of votes was about 0.69%.

Local Government Elections

The party also competes in elections for local government roles. These include positions like mayors and council members in cities and towns.

  • In the 2018 elections, the TSP did not win any major mayoral or council seats. They won 1 seat for a township/city council representative.
  • In the 2022 elections, the TSP won 2 councilor seats. They did not win any mayoral positions.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Partido para la Construcción del Estado de Taiwán para niños

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