Eric Chu
Eric Chu is the Chairman of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) in Taiwan. He made headlines recently by advocating for amendments to the Nuclear Reactor Facilities Regulation Act to extend the operational life of nuclear power plants in Taiwan, citing a poll that showed significant public support for this initiative. Chu has emphasized the need for a balanced energy policy that includes nuclear power as a viable option to ensure energy security and manage costs, especially as Taiwan approaches a critical juncture with the impending closure of its last active nuclear reactor.
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Eric Chu was the chairman of the KMT who made a controversial appointment that was deemed a fatal error.
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Eric Chu maintained the same policy framework as former KMT chairman Ma Ying-jeou.
KMT rhetoric shifting to pro-China, silence on US under Cheng: academicTaiwan· 2026-02-08
Eric Chu was a formidable predecessor to Cheng Li-wun in 2022.
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Eric Chu, former KMT chairman, was summoned for questioning over alleged illegal assembly.
Prosecutors question KMT’s Chu over alleged illegal assemblyTaiwan· 2025-12-05
Former KMT Chairman Eric Chu called for defense spending to be raised to 3.5 percent of GDP.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: President Lai’s big bucks defense budget blitzTaiwan· 2025-11-29
Eric Chu is a former chairman of the KMT and was mentioned in relation to a previous meeting style.
KMT and TPP heads to meet, collaborateTaiwan· 2025-11-16
Eric Chu sought to brand President William Lai as a dictator during this year’s recall campaigns.
EDITORIAL: Politicians peddling the absurdTaiwan· 2025-11-05
Eric Chu was succeeded by Cheng Li-wun in a handover ceremony at the KMT's National Congress.
Cheng takes office with pledgesTaiwan· 2025-11-01
KMT Chairman Eric Chu’s effective strategic choices contributed to their electoral success.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Taiwan’s political equilibrium shaken, but not stirredTaiwan· 2025-10-30Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu said that the retrocession of Taiwan was due to the ROC’s efforts in World War II.
CCP’s distortion of truth destined to fail: DPPTaiwan· 2025-10-25
Outgoing Chairman Eric Chu tried to spin the '1992 consensus' as a 'non-consensus consensus' to American audiences.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: The KMT’s retro revivalTaiwan· 2025-10-23
She is to succeed incumbent Eric Chu on Saturday next week for a four-year term.
Cheng takes over wounded, divided KMT: academicTaiwan· 2025-10-20
Eric Chu was the incumbent KMT Chairman who appointed Lu Shiow-yen to take over his post.
EDITORIAL: Cheng’s win to shake up KMTTaiwan· 2025-10-19
Eric Chu is the outgoing Chairman of the KMT who Cheng Li-wun succeeds.
TPP chair floats alliance with KMT’s ChengTaiwan· 2025-10-19
Cheng is to succeed incumbent Eric Chu on Saturday next week to serve a four-year term.
Cheng must manage KMT stakeholders carefully: JawTaiwan· 2025-10-19
Eric Chu congratulated Cheng on her victory and thanked the other candidates for their contributions.
Ex-legislator Cheng Li-wen elected as KMT chairTaiwan· 2025-10-18
Eric Chu is the former KMT Chairman who nominated candidates for the 2022 elections.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Parties grappling with uncertainty in the runup to next year’s electionsTaiwan· 2025-10-18
Eric Chu is the KMT Chairman who was called out by Chung Chia-pin for the party's response to foreign interference.
DPP tells KMT to back national security billsTaiwan· 2025-10-13
Eric Chu urged party members to exercise restraint during the KMT chairperson election.
Jaw criticizes China for wave of ‘interference’Taiwan· 2025-10-11
Eric Chu spoke at the KMT's Double Ten National Day flag-raising ceremony, highlighting the party's stance on Lai's address.
Lai’s national address disappointing, KMT, TPP sayTaiwan· 2025-10-11
Eric Chu, Chairman of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT), emphasized the importance of Taiwan's independence in his National Day speech.
Chu praises KMT unity, criticizes DPP stance on China in National Day speechTaiwan· 2025-10-10
Eric Chu is the current KMT Chairman, under whose leadership the Huang Fuhsing military faction was disbanded.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: A look at the KMT chair candidatesTaiwan· 2025-10-04
Eric Chu is the outgoing KMT Chairman being replaced in the upcoming election.
KMT chair debate focuses on cross-strait issuesTaiwan· 2025-10-03KMT Chairman Eric Chu stated that no one can sell out Taiwan or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
No ‘50-50’ chips deal with US: officialTaiwan· 2025-10-01
Eric Chu is the outgoing Chairman of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) who faced many challenges during his term.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Big challenges facing the KMT chair candidatesTaiwan· 2025-09-30
Eric Chu is the KMT Chairman credited with effectively mobilizing voters in key constituencies.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: A different way of analyzing recent election results in TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-20
Eric Chu is the outgoing KMT Chairman who is being replaced in the upcoming election.
Hau Lung-bin, Chang Ya-chung register to run for KMT chairTaiwan· 2025-09-19Eric Chu is the outgoing KMT Chairman whose replacement will be decided in the upcoming election.
KMT chair hopefuls submit candidate registrationTaiwan· 2025-09-18Eric Chu is the current Chairman of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and is considering running for re-election.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Likely KMT chair candidates a mixed, deep blue bagTaiwan· 2025-09-13
Eric Chu has said that he won’t throw his hat into the ring for the chair election on Oct. 5.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: With Eric Chu gone, the KMT faces internal squabbling, but can he be convinced to stay?Taiwan· 2025-09-10