Kuomintang

:KMT redirects here. For the scientific usage of KMT, see Kinetic theory.

Support

Support for the KMT on Taiwan encompasses a number of groups. KMT support tends to be higher in northern Taiwan, among business interests, among Mainlanders, Hakka, and aboriginals. Business interests and persons especially in Taipei, tend to support the KMT for its pro-business ideology including better relations with the mainland. In rural areas, support for the KMT comes largely as a result of patronage and social networks, which supporters of the KMT see as working for the people, and which opponents tend to portray as corruption.

Related Topics:
Mainlander - Hakka - Aboriginals

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Opponents of the KMT include strong supporters of Taiwan independence. There also is opposition due to an image of KMT both as a Mainlander's and urban party out of touch with rural life. In addition, many oppose the KMT on the basis of its authoritarian past, such as the 228 incident and the reign of White Terror.

Related Topics:
Taiwan independence - 228 incident - White Terror

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The party is a member of the International Democrat Union.

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