http://www.kmt.org.tw/2020/06/the-kmts-response-to-result-of-recall.html
The KMT's Response to the Result of the Recall Vote in Kaohsiung City
June 6, 2020
The Kuomingtang (KMT) expresses its regret about the Kaohsiung City citizens'
decision to recall incumbent Mayor Han Kuo-yu, a KMT member, on June 6. The
expectations of the voters have apparently surpassed the endless effort made
by the Kaohsiung City Government, and the KMT and Mayor Han have failed to
meet the demands of these citizens who once felt very much dissatisfied with
the performance of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the City. The
KMT and Mayor Han sincerely provide an apology and convey their gratitude to
the citizens of the Kaohsiung City who gave the Party a chance in 2018 to
help Kaohsiung City move forward.
Chairman Johnny Chiang of the KMT states firmly that the Party – opposed to
communism and aimed at building a democratic, free, prosperous and united
country – and its members have always put Taiwan first for the benefit of
the people. He vows to regain the trust of the Kaohsiung City citizens with
the Party and strengthen the Party's work in the City immediately.
At the same time, Chairman Chiang disapproves of the obvious inappropriate
involvement and political manipulation of the DPP, the ruling party of the
Republic of China (Taiwan), in this recall vote. He feels worried that this
has impacted in a negatively profound way Taiwan's democratic institution and
possible bipartisan cooperation in critical issues concerning the future of
Taiwan.