KMT must end Leninist style and become a modern party

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The Kuomintang (KMT) or Nationalist Party of Taiwan should replace its existing Soviet-influenced Leninist structure with a more democratic organization. The KMT, like the Chinese Communist Party, adopted a Soviet-style structure in the 1920s marked by centralization, conformity to the party line and emphasis on propaganda. However, if the KMT is to flourish in the 1990s it must democratize itself. Former KMT official Wei Yung is a leading advocate of democratization. The 14th party congress in the summer of 1993 would be an opportune moment to start this reform.

Management, Wei Yung

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Taiwan's ruling party needs to redefine its future course

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Taiwan's ruling political party, Kuomintang (KMT), needs to change its strategy for ruling Taiwan in the wake of increasing opposition to the party's brand of money politics and corruption. Some party members have realized this and have formed the Chinese New Party. The KMT has issued no policy on the potential return of Taiwan to Chinese hands while opposition parties are preaching Taiwanese independence. Peking has a vested interest in keeping KMT in power, but unless the party redefines itself quickly even Peking will not be able to help.

Analysis, Political parties, Democratic Progressive Party (Taiwan)

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Taiwan needs to determine role of President and Premier

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The political upheavals in Taiwan have given way to the revelation of major flaws in the government's organizational structure. One particular issue that demands immediate attention concerns the vague roles of the president and prime minister. Problems on the status of the two positions stem from Taiwan's ambiguous constitution which should be revisedif the nation wants to avoid conflicts in leadership. Although this is an unlikely prospect, officials may soon allow the citizens to elect their president.

Powers and duties, Lee Teng-hui

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