Ko Wen-je

Ko Wen-je

politician Taiwan

Ko Wen-je is a Taiwanese politician and former mayor of Taipei. He is known for his pragmatic approach to governance and has garnered attention for his potential candidacy in Taiwan's presidential elections. Recently, he was mentioned in connection with allegations of collaboration with Chang Hsien-yao to create a joint presidential ticket backed by Chinese officials.

Born on Jan 01, 1958 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
5 wks
Reach
561,112
Power
16,072$
Sentiment
4.60
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 15 4.20 1.49% +50% 23,816,775 532,681 $670,000 14,985$
Hong Kong 1 3.00 0.08% +10% 7,500,700 6,963 $370,000 343$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,171 $2,700,000 723$
Serbia 1 4.00 0.04% +0% 8,737,371 3,297 $55,000 21$
Totals 18 107,940,857 561,112 $3,795,000 16,072$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: The Taiwan People’s Party has alleged that the corruption indictments against former TPP chairman Ko Wen-je were not backed by evidence. 4

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Chiang calls for vote of noconfidence in Cabinet

Taiwan Taiwan: Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je claimed that Taiwanese people consumed American pork but still didn’t get COVID-19 vaccines from the US. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: EDITORIAL: Recall ‘surgery’ desperately needed

Taiwan Taiwan: Ko Wen-je is a former Taipei mayor facing a jail sentence for bribery and corruption charges. 2

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Ko Wen-je’s former secretary listed as fugitive by ministry

Taiwan Taiwan: Ko Wen-je is mentioned as the former chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party and a preferred presidential candidate by Beijing. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Notes from Central Taiwan: Getting to grips with Taiwan’s grid

Taiwan Taiwan: Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je is being detained while on trial on corruption charges. 3

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Ko treated at hospital for kidney stone

Taiwan Taiwan: Former Taiwan People’s Party chairman Ko Wen-je underwent an operation to remove a kidney stone. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Ko Wen-je has kidney stone removed, remains in observation

Taiwan Taiwan: Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je was temporarily released from jail to receive medical treatment for a health emergency. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Ko Wen-je temporarily released to receive care