The Overseas Chinese community in Greater Washington held a press conference for the establishment of the "Washington Trust Support Association" yesterday. The general convener Jian Mingzi (4th from the right in the front row, with a green tie) led the members to shout "Lai Qingde frozen garlic".

(Central News Agency)

In mid-April, the Tainan branch took the lead in setting up the Overseas Chinese community in Huafu, and also established a support club

[Reporter Chen Yun/Taipei Report] The DPP Chairman and Vice President Lai Ching-teh's bid for the 2024 presidency has been determined. At this stage, the DPP's priority is to deal with the nomination of party legislators first.

However, it is understood that the Trust Taiwan Vision Association, which was established by the people, has called for the power of "supporting Lai" and is preparing to blossom everywhere in Taiwan. It is currently planning to set up a branch in Tainan, Lai's natal district, in the week of Lai's official nomination in mid-April; The overseas Chinese community in Washington also announced the establishment of the "Washington Trust Support Association" yesterday.

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Wait for Lai to be formally nominated before starting the campaign mode

People in the party said that whether it is to publish a policy statement, start the campaign mode, or wait for Lai Qingde to be formally nominated as a presidential candidate on April 12, it would be a more appropriate time.

Prior to this, the integration within the party must be done first. The primary election of regional legislators and the nomination of non-regional legislators are very important. Members including the party secretary-general Xu Liming and the convener of the general election nomination strategy group Pan Mengan will actively coordinate. Or the backup system is currently on standby.

People familiar with the matter said that the campaign headquarters must be combined with the party's public office, and it will be launched after the nomination of legislators is completed. However, the "Taiwan Vision Association", which is responsible for connecting the network of non-governmental supporters such as peripheral associations, enterprises, and youth, has already started preparatory work by the private sector , is expected to blossom everywhere in Taiwan, gathering strength and continuing to boost the confidence of supporters.

According to people familiar with the matter, the various branches or offices of the Trust Association in Taiwan are gradually preparing for the establishment of the first branch in Tainan on April 15 in the same week after Lai Qingde officially won the party's nomination for president on April 12.

In addition to Lai Ching-teh's invitations to meet party factions or key figures recently, Lai's camp has also continued to call for and integrate members of various systems.

In addition, the Central News Agency reported that after the overseas Chinese community in New York formed the "Overseas Trust Support Association" on the 18th Eastern Time, the overseas Chinese community in Greater Washington also announced the establishment of the Washington Trust Support Association yesterday to support Lai Qingde's candidacy for the presidency on behalf of the Democratic Progressive Party. Jian Mingzi, president of the Taiwanese Public Affairs Association (FAPA), served as the general convener.

Jian Mingzi said that Taiwan is facing the continuous increase of Chinese hegemony's military threats, and needs the best candidates to lead Taiwan. It is hoped that it will break through the restrictions on Taiwan's five ministers visiting Washington, and invite Lai Qingde to the U.S. Congress to communicate with U.S. lawmakers and dignitaries. Interaction, explaining his position to the US side in person.