Democratic Progressive Party

Democratic Progressive Party
民主進步黨: Mínzhǔ jìnbù dǎng
LeaderTsai Ing-wen[1]
FoundedSeptember 28, 1986
HeadquartersTaipei, Republic of China
IdeologyLiberalism
Social liberalism
Social democracy
Taiwan nationalism
Anti-communism
Political positionCentre-left
National affiliationPan-Green Coalition
International affiliationLiberal International
Legislative Yuan
68 / 113
Municipal Mayoralties
2 / 5
City Mayoralties and County Magistracies
4 / 17
Local Councillors
291 / 906
Township Chiefs
54 / 211
Website
dpp.org.tw

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) (Traditional Chinese: 民主進步黨; Simplified Chinese: 民主进步党; abbreviated to 民進黨 or 民进党; Pinyin: Mínjìndǎng) is a major political party in the Republic of China Republic of China (Taiwan). The party has been linked with the pan-green coalition and de jure Taiwan independence movement. The DPP is a member of Liberal International and a founding member of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats. The DPP represented Taiwan in the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation.

  1. "Tsai steps down as DPP chair after defeat in presidential poll" The China Post. 2012.01.14

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