Hung Hsiu-chu
Hung Hsiu-chu is a prominent Taiwanese politician who served as the chairwoman of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) from 2014 to 2016. Known for her strong advocacy for the KMT's positions, she has a deep connection to Taiwan's historical context, particularly regarding the 228 Incident and the White Terror period. In her recent comments, she acknowledged the party's historical responsibilities while emphasizing the need for diverse perspectives on Taiwan's complex history. Hung has expressed personal ties to the historical trauma, as she has relatives who were victims of state violence, which informs her calls for understanding and unity among different communities in Taiwan.
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Former KMT chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu attended a military parade in Beijing, which can be interpreted as an endorsement of the CCP's misrepresentation of history.
EDITORIAL: KMT’s ‘one China’ ambiguity
Taiwan· 2025-12-04
Hung Hsiu-chu stated that Japan had no business intervening in Taiwan’s affairs.
EDITORIAL: Japan-China spat divides TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-23
Former KMT chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu stated that Takaichi was 'overreaching' with her comments about Taiwan.
Takaichi’s comments ‘reckless,’ Ma saysTaiwan· 2025-11-15
Former KMT chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu was accused of being a 'red unification' advocate, contrasting with Cheng's stance.
KMT chair creating headaches: ex-legislatorsTaiwan· 2025-11-09
Hung Hsiu-chu won despite having been removed as the party candidate in the run-up to the disastrous 2016 presidential election.
Notes from Central Taiwan: KMT chair election: History repeating? Or just rhyming?Taiwan· 2025-10-23
Cheng could find her authority confined to her office, as former KMT chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu attempted to redefine the political narrative but ultimately became isolated.
Cheng takes over wounded, divided KMT: academicTaiwan· 2025-10-20
Hung Hsiu-chu served as KMT chair from 2016 to 2017.
Ex-legislator Cheng Li-wen elected as KMT chairTaiwan· 2025-10-18
Hung Hsiu-chu’s attendance at the Chinese Communist Party’s parade in Beijing is infuriating, embarrassing and insulting to nearly everyone in Taiwan.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Hung Hsiu-chu tied both the KMT and DPP into uncomfortable knots for the CCPTaiwan· 2025-09-05
Hung Hsiu-chu is a former deputy legislative speaker and a prominent Taiwanese political figure.
MAC would support probe into HungTaiwan· 2025-09-05
Hung Hsiu-chu is a former chairwoman of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT).
Parade attendees betrayed Taiwan - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-09-04
Former KMT chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu happily provided the Chinese Communist Party the optics of the opposing sides in the Chinese Civil War.
EDITORIAL: Cherry-picking the past - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-09-04Hung Hsiu-chu drew attention for her attendance at the military parade in Beijing, which was criticized by Taiwanese authorities.
DPP slams China, Russia parades as threat to peaceTaiwan· 2025-09-04
Hung Hsiu-chu was criticized for attending China’s military parade, which the DPP claimed supported authoritarianism.
DPP slams Hung Hsiu-chu over Chinese paradeTaiwan· 2025-09-03
Hung Hsiu-chu is the most high profile person from Taiwan attending the parade.
Ahead of China's war parade, Taiwan president says aggression will fail
Tanzania· 2025-09-02
Hung Hsiu-chu arrived in Beijing to attend China’s military parade, adding to controversy around Taiwanese politicians participating in official Chinese activities.
Former KMT chair to attend Chinese military paradeTaiwan· 2025-09-02
Hung would make an announcement about the matter on Facebook by 10am today.
Taiwanese politicians at China parade would send wrong message, official saysTaiwan· 2025-09-01
Hsu Chiao-hsin was a spokesperson for Hung Hsiu-chu’s presidential run.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Hsu Chiao-hsin’s Achilles’ heelTaiwan· 2025-07-12
Hung Hsiu-chu, former chairwoman of the Chinese Nationalist Party, was present at the meeting with Wang Huning.
MAC condemns Want Want’s remarksTaiwan· 2025-06-01
Hung Hsiu-chu was part of a Taiwanese delegation received by Chinese officials.
MAC warns ‘united front’ tactics in mediaTaiwan· 2025-05-29
Hung Hsiu-chu was received by Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Chairman Wang Huning in Beijing.
MAC criticizes Beijing’s two ‘lecturing’ summitsTaiwan· 2025-05-29
Hung Hsiu-chu, a KMT presidential candidate, posted an essay comparing DPP populism to Nazism.
Notes from Central Taiwan: Is Taiwan’s society really divided?Taiwan· 2025-05-19
Former KMT chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu also said in a social media post that she admitted the party bears historical responsibility.
KMT calls for reflection on 228Taiwan· 2025-02-28