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Yu Tian, a former legislator from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), recently spoke about his political journey in an exclusive interview with Sanli’s program “Talk About People of the Times.” Originally, he planned to run for the chairman of the New Taipei City Party Committee. However, he withdrew his candidacy after his wife, Li Yaping, who is a national policy adviser appointed by President Lai Qingde, opposed his decision.
In the interview, Yu Tian expressed his disappointment with the DPP. He stated that the party promised him support but ultimately gave him a lesser role as a national policy adviser. He lamented that keeping commitments is essential in politics.
Yu Tian shared insights about his political career, mentioning that his father encouraged him to run for Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in three elections. Despite the DPP’s poor track record in that seat, he believed he could make a difference. He revealed that he lost around 30 million in four years due to political reasons, but he felt he performed well in his role.
After serving one term, Yu Tian was encouraged by former DPP legislator Gao Zhipeng to run as a non-district legislator. Yu Tian contacted former President Tsai Ing-wen for support and was ultimately elected in an unexpected turn of events.
How does Yu Tian’s experience reflect the challenges of accountability in political parties?
Exclusive Interview with Yu Tian: A Reflection on Commitment and Disappointment in Politics
In an exclusive interview with Sanli’s “Talk About People of the Times,” former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Yu Tian opened up about his political journey, revealing both the highs and lows of his experience within the party.
Originally aspiring to become the chairman of the New Taipei City Party Committee, Yu ultimately withdrew his candidacy after his wife, Li Yaping, a national policy adviser appointed by President Lai Qingde, expressed her opposition. This decision marked a turning point in Yu’s political ambitions.
Expressing his disappointment, Yu criticized the DPP for failing to provide the promised support. ”They offered me a role as a national policy adviser instead of the backing I expected,” he stated. “In politics, keeping commitments is essential, and it’s disheartening when they are not honored.”
Yu shared memories of his political career, noting that his father had encouraged him to run for the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in three elections despite the party’s struggles in that seat. He mentioned, “I lost around 30 million over four years due to political reasons, but I believe my performance was commendable.”
After completing one term, the former DPP legislator was persuaded by Gao Zhipeng to run as a non-district legislator. With the support of former President Tsai Ing-wen, he experienced a surprising electoral victory that propelled him further into the political landscape.
However, reflecting on his career, Yu pointed out the necessity of pragmatism in politics. Despite the party’s promises, he found himself relegated to a minor position, leading him to assert that “politicians must be responsible for their promises.”
When asked about the DPP’s obligations to him, Yu humorously remarked, “They owe me a lot,” highlighting the importance of accountability within political circles.
For those seeking further insights into his experiences and views, Yu Tian’s full interview can be seen on “Talk About People of the Times,” airing Sundays at 8 p.m. on Channel 54 Sunli News Channel.
Yu Tian emphasized that politics requires pragmatism. After his defeat, he noted that the DPP had promised him support but delivered only a minor position. He criticized the party for not honoring its word, saying that politicians must be responsible for their promises.
In response to a question about DPP’s obligations, Yu Tian humorously remarked that the party owed him a lot, highlighting the need for accountability in politics.
For more insights, viewers can tune in to “Talk of the People of the Times,” which airs on Sundays at 8 p.m. on Channel 54 Sunli News Channel.