Democratic Progressive Party
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) (Traditional Chinese: 民主進步黨; Simplified Chinese: 民主进步党; abbreviated to 民進黨 or 民进党; Pinyin: Mínjìndǎng) is a major political party in the 
Republic of China (Taiwan). The party has been linked with the pan-green coalition and de jure Taiwan independence movement. The DPP is a member of Liberal International and a founding member of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats. The DPP represented Taiwan in the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation.
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| Leader | Tsai Ing-wen[1] |
| Headquarters | Taipei, Republic of China |
| Ideology | Liberalism Social liberalism Social democracy Taiwan nationalism Anti-communism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| National affiliation | Pan-Green Coalition |
| International affiliation | Liberal International |
| Legislative Yuan | 68 / 113 |
| Municipal Mayoralties | 2 / 5 |
| City Mayoralties and County Magistracies | 4 / 17 |
| Local Councillors | 291 / 906 |
| Township Chiefs | 54 / 211 |
| Website | |
| dpp.org.tw | |
List of Chairpersons
- Chiang Peng-chian (1986–1987)
- Yao Chia-wen (1987–1988)
- Huang Shin-cheih (1988–1992)
- Hsu Hsin-liang (1992–1994, 1996–1998)
- Shih Ming-teh (1994–1996)
- Lin Yi-hsiung (1998–2000)
- Frank Hsieh (2000)
- Chen Shui-bian (2000–2008)
- Tsai Ing-wen (since 2008)
Democratic Progressive Party Media
Former President Chen Shui-bian, the first DPP President (2000-2008)
Tsai Ing-wen, the second DPP President (2016–present) and the leader of the DPP (2008–2022). Tsai is the first female leader of the DPP.
DPP headquarters at Huashan Business Building Level 10 in Taipei.
Chinese Character for "nill" in black circle.
References
- ↑ "Tsai steps down as DPP chair after defeat in presidential poll" The China Post. 2012.01.14
