Taiwanese: Tsai Ing-wen resigns as head of party after losses in local elections
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen announced her resignation Saturday as head of the Democratic Progressive Party after the party suffered a “crushing defeat” in local government elections, according to state media.
The Central News Agency reported Tsai apologized to supporters for the ruling party’s “disappointing performance” in a speech at its headquarters, and she took full responsibility for the party’s losses.
Although she resigned as the party head, Tsai — the first woman to be elected President of Taiwan — will serve out the remainder of her term. The next presidential election is scheduled for January 2020.
According to CNA, Tsai said while her administration is moving in the right direction, the election results were proof that the Taiwanese people are setting a higher standard for their government.
