Presidential Election: Ko Wen-je visits officials in JapanStaff writer, with CNATaiwan People’s Party (TPP) founder and Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) yesterday departed for Japan, where he said he wants to gain a better understanding of the country. Japan is Taiwan’s most important partner in Asia, and the two sides have maintained close trade and economic ties and interactions, said Ko, who is also the TPP’s presidential candidate. Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je, left, and his wife, Peggy Chen, wave to reporters at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport yesterday. Photo: Tony Yao, Taipei TimesHe would visit the parliament, administrative agencies and think tanks, as well as meet with Taiwanese expatriates and students in Japan, Ko said. He would also meet other Japanese lawmakers and visit Japanese think tanks in the diplomatic and defense areas, including the Japan Institute of International Affairs, before returning to Taiwan on Thursday.

Source: Taipei Times June 04, 2023 21:39 UTC