The nine-in-one election was a big defeat. President and Democratic Progressive Party Chairman Tsai Ing-wen held a press conference with Secretary-General Lin Xiyao (right) last night, announcing her resignation as party chairman.

(Photo by reporter Tu Jianrong)

[Reporters Chen Yun, Zhong Lihua/Report from Taipei] The results of the nine-in-one election came out. The DPP only held Tainan, Kaohsiung, Jiaxian, and Pingxian counties and cities and won Pengxian.

President Tsai Ing-wen, who is also the chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party, held a press conference with Secretary-General Lin Xiyao at the Central Party Headquarters last night. Verbal resignation, but the DPP must maintain the stability and unity of the ruling party. She has asked Su Kui to stay and continue to work hard to ensure that various major policies continue to be promoted; the last two also bowed deeply to the people of the country.

Tsai Ing-wen said that on behalf of the Democratic Progressive Party, she thanked all the people for their support and encouragement. The results of the election were not as expected. They humbly accepted the results and the decision of the people of Taiwan. As the chairman of the ruling party, she is very grateful for the unity and efforts of the whole party. , must also assume all responsibilities, "Immediately, resign as chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party."

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Shout out to supporters, fall down and get up again

Tsai Ing-wen pointed out that the central government has worked hard in governing, but in the face of this result, there are still many areas that need to be deeply reviewed and introspected. The DPP has not broken through the existing local political structure, which shows that there is still a big gap between local management and people's expectations. The deep cultivation and talent cultivation in the local area is also insufficient, and the people of Taiwan have not been moved again and won the entrustment of the people. "We must realize that we must be more open-minded in governing."

Tsai Ing-wen said that the DPP is not without setbacks and falls. They will conduct a deep review. The ruling party shoulders the responsibility of the country. Changes and challenges will only come one after another. They will not wait for them to stop, worry and lose hope, and maintain the ruling. Stability and unity, and maintaining Taiwan's security and development are the tasks of the DPP.

Tsai Ing-wen emphasized that although Su Zhenchang verbally resigned from her, she also asked Su Kui to stay and work hard to ensure that various major policies can still be continuously promoted.

She also said to all party members and supporters that we have no time to be sad, get up again when we fall, look up and look to the future, facing the current international situation and future challenges, Taiwan has no room for hesitation, we must always Stand firm and move forward step by step.

Finally, Tsai Ing-wen expressed congratulations and best wishes to all the elected candidates. She said that the excitement of the election has passed, and unity and solidarity are about to begin. The country is facing various internal and external challenges. Policies and construction depend on everyone regardless of party affiliation. The central and local governments work closely together, and they should work together to live up to the expectations of the people of the country.

Regarding the DPP's defeat in the nine-in-one election, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of China, said, "This result reflects the mainstream public opinion on the island of "seeking peace, stability, and a better life." The mainland will continue to unite the masses. Compatriots in Taiwan, jointly promote the peaceful development and integrated development of cross-strait relations, enhance the well-being of compatriots on both sides of the strait, resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" secession and interference by external forces, and "create a bright future for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."