Reported about 1 year ago
On July 7, 2024, amid allegations of corruption, Taoyuan Mayor Cheng Wen-tsang was granted bail after the Taoyuan District Prosecutors' Office requested his detention. President Lai Qingde's swift and stern response was deemed as a strong warning towards Cheng Wen-tsang, characterized as a 'kill the chicken to scare the monkey' tactic by historian Li Yixiu. This incident is speculated to lead to a division in the Democratic Progressive Party into Lai faction and non-Lai faction. Lai's actions serve as a warning to both opposition parties and dissenting members within the party.
Source: YAHOO