Ker Chien-ming
Ker Chien-ming is a prominent member of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and serves as the caucus whip in the Legislative Yuan. He is known for his vocal opposition to legislative actions taken by the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), particularly regarding their attempts to expand legislative powers at the expense of judicial independence. Recently, he has expressed outrage over proposed recall campaigns against DPP lawmakers, indicating a growing political tension in Taiwan.
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Ker Chien-ming served as the caucus whip for 25 years before being replaced by Tsai Chi-chang.
DPP caucus elects new leaders, Tsai Chi-chang named whip
Taiwan· 2026-02-24
There have been calls for Ker Chien-ming to step down after an unsuccessful mass recall movement.
EDITORIAL: Promise in the New YearTaiwan· 2026-02-22
Ker Chien-ming is another former KMT caucus whip referenced in the context of political dealings.
Huang Kuo-chang not fit to runTaiwan· 2026-02-13
Ker was charged with negligence leading to bodily injury after an incident with Hsu Chiao-hsin.
Ten lawmakers indicted over legislative brawlsTaiwan· 2026-02-12
Ker Chien-ming is a lawmaker who has been indicted following the brawls in the Legislative Yuan.
Ten lawmakers indicted over Legislative Yuan brawlsTaiwan· 2026-02-12
DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming said that Lo’s proposal would serve those seeking illegal profits.
Military dependents’ village deliberations unfruitfulTaiwan· 2026-01-13
Democratic Progressive Party caucus whip Ker Chien-ming attended a ceremony for the Chi Po-lin Satellite.
FS-8A satellite sent to US for launch next monthTaiwan· 2025-10-07
Attendees included DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming.
Legislative session opens with AI focusTaiwan· 2025-09-20
Ker Chien-ming is to remain on as caucus whip.
DPP caucus elects new leadersTaiwan· 2025-09-19
Ker Chien-ming is the DPP’s caucus whip, thwarting efforts by party leadership to take him down amid a leadership crisis.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: The DPP’s Old Ker, the defiant lamb that refuses to be sacrificedTaiwan· 2025-09-17
Ker Chien-ming is engaged in a brutal internal war to oust him from the DPP.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: With Eric Chu gone, the KMT faces internal squabbling, but can he be convinced to stay?Taiwan· 2025-09-10
Democratic Progressive Party caucus whip Ker Chien-ming shakes hands with a colleague.
Government, parties outline priorities as new legislative session beginsTaiwan· 2025-09-02
Ker Chien-ming is among the party members invited to dinner with the president.
Lai invites DPP leaders to discuss legislative priorities: sourcesTaiwan· 2025-09-01
There is a movement to oust the controversial DPP caucus convener Ker Chien-ming.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Lai’s cabinet reshuffle: Bold gamble, or too little, too late?Taiwan· 2025-08-30
Democratic Progressive Party caucus whip Ker Chien-ming has been implied to step down as caucus whip.
‘Time for reshuffle,’ Lai says after recall failuresTaiwan· 2025-08-28
DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming expressed the hope that they would stay on to continue fighting.
ELECTION FALLOUT: DPP takes stock after recall lossesTaiwan· 2025-08-24
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus whip Ker Chien-ming and 50 other legislators filed a petition with the Constitutional Court.
Constitutional Court to review central government budgetTaiwan· 2025-08-08DPP whip Ker Chien-ming's early comments in favor of the recalls took on a more sinister tone for many.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Taiwanese voters losing trust in the DPPTaiwan· 2025-08-07
Ker Chien-ming is described as emblematic of what is wrong with the legislature.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Lessons that will not be learned from the recall resultsTaiwan· 2025-08-02Ker Chien-ming is the DPP caucus whip who was accused of insulting the Legislative Speaker.
Legislators set to debate TPP four-point initiativeTaiwan· 2025-07-30
Ker Chien-ming personally expressed support for the recall campaigns.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: The real winner in the recallsTaiwan· 2025-07-29
Wu today called DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming and Legislator Chen Pei-yu.
DPP secretary-general resigns after recall resultTaiwan· 2025-07-28
Ker Chien-ming suggested a mass recall of KMT legislators, which was criticized as undemocratic.
EDITORIAL: KMT emboldened, not supportedTaiwan· 2025-07-27Ker Chien-ming is a DPP caucus whip who was mentioned in the context of political responsibility regarding the recall movement.
Groups accept defeat while KMT celebrates survivalTaiwan· 2025-07-26
DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming in early January called for mass recalls to oust KMT lawmakers.
Recall voting for Hsinchu mayor, KMT held todayTaiwan· 2025-07-25
Ker Chien-ming is the Democratic Progressive Party caucus whip who mooted the idea of the recall drive in January.
EDITORIAL: Fascinating Sunflower-to-recalls arc - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-07-19Ker Chien-ming is mentioned as a DPP caucus whip involved in discussions at the legislature.
DPP initiates motion condemning ChinaTaiwan· 2025-07-04
Ker Chien-ming is the Democratic Progressive Party caucus whip who initiated the call for signature drives to unseat KMT legislators.
Recall vote for 24 KMT lawmakers set for July 26Taiwan· 2025-06-20
Ker Chien-ming's son was mentioned in relation to business dealings in China, raising concerns about national security.
KMT pans Puma Academy disaster prevention kitsTaiwan· 2025-06-19
Ker Chien-ming takes part in the launch of a citizen group’s recall campaign office in Hsinchu City.
DPP, citizen groups hold meeting about recall votesTaiwan· 2025-06-16